Question

You are considering two bonds. Bond A has a 9% annual coupon while Bond B has a 6% annual coupon. Both bonds have a 7% yield to maturity, and the YTM is expected to remain constant. Which of the following statements is CORRECT? a. The price of Bond B will decrease over time, but the price of Bond A will increase over time. b. The prices of both bonds will remain unchanged. c. The price of Bond A will decrease over time, but the price of Bond B will increase over time. d. The prices of both bonds will increase by 7% per year. e. The prices of both bonds will increase over time, but the price of Bond A will increase at a faster rate.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. The price of Bond A will decrease over time, but the price of Bond B will increase over time

Explanation:

Bond A has a higher coupon rate than market thus, investor will accept to purchase the bond for a higher price until the YTM of this bond equals the market rate

Bond B is the opposite, is paying lower thus, will we purchase for less.

As times passes both will get their market value closer to the face value of the bond because, at maturity the bond will pay 1,000.

Making Bond A lower his price while B increases.