Which of the following are characteristics of a premium bond?
I. coupon rate < yield-to-maturity
II. coupon rate > yield-to-maturity
III. market price > face value
IV. market price < face value
A. II and IV only
B. I only
C. I and III only
D. II and III only
D. II and III only
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Which of the following are characteristics of a premium bond? I. coupon rate < yield-to-maturity II....
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