Assume that a corporation issues a 5% Aaa/AAA rated debenture at par. Two years later, similarly rated debt issues are being offered in the primary market at 5.5%. Which of the following statements regarding the outstanding 5% debenture are TRUE?

Assume that a corporation issues a 5% Aaa/AAA rated debenture at par. Two years later, similarly rated debt issues are being offered in the primary market at 5.5%. Which of the following statements regarding the outstanding 5% debenture are TRUE?


The current yield on the debenture will be higher than 5%.

The current yield on the debenture will be lower than 5%.

The dollar price per bond will be higher than par.

The dollar price per bond will be lower than par.



A) II and III.

B) II and IV.

C) I and IV.

D) I and III.



Answer: C) I and IV.


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