A $1,000 par bond with an 8% semi-annual coupon sells at a discount to par. What must be true about the bond?
A. It is underpriced
B. It is in default
C. It has a yield to maturity greater than 8%
D. None of the above
Answer: Option C is correct.
When yield to maturity>Coupon rate, a bond sells at discount, so
the yield to maturity must be greater than coupon rate of 8%
When yield to maturity<Coupon rate, a bond sells at
premium
When yield to maturity=Coupon rate, a bond sells at par
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