Consider the Following Yields to Maturity on Various One-Year, Zero-Coupon

question 28

Multiple Choice

Consider the following yields to maturity on various one-year, zero-coupon securities:

The credit spread of the BBB corporate bond is closest to ________.

• A) 0.8%
• B) 1.10%
• C) 1.60%
• D) 0.40%

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