Problem:
A 15-year bond with a face value of $1,000 currently sells for $850. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
- The bond's coupon rate exceeds its current yield.
- The bond's current yield exceeds its yield to maturity.
- The bond's yield to maturity is greater than its coupon rate.
- The bond's current yield is equal to its coupon rate.
Required:
If the yield to maturity stays constant until the bond matures, the bond's price will remain at $850.
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