The correct answer is option B i.e. for a discount | ||||||||||
If the bond rate is 6% and bond is isssued when the yield is 8% the bond will be issued at discount | ||||||||||
Let us understand this by taking an example | ||||||||||
If the bond with the maturity of 5 years and face value of $ 100 with a coupon rate of 6% is issued and the the yield is 8%. Find the issue price of the bond | ||||||||||
Year | Coupon @ 6% | PV @ 8% | Coupon * PV | |||||||
1 | 6 | 0.93 | 5.56 | |||||||
2 | 6 | 0.86 | 5.14 | |||||||
3 | 6 | 0.79 | 4.76 | |||||||
4 | 6 | 0.74 | 4.41 | |||||||
5 | 106 | 0.68 | 72.14 | |||||||
Total | 92.01 | |||||||||
In the above example we can see that the bond will be issued in discount | ||||||||||
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