Practice mode Finance

At what price will a bond sell if the market interest rate rises above its coupon rate?

Correct answer A. Below its par value

Explanation

When market rates exceed the coupon rate, buyers will only accept the lower fixed coupon at a reduced price, so the bond trades at a discount to par.

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