A $1000 bond with a coupon rate of 6.2% paid semiannually has eight years to maturity and a yield to maturity of 8.3%. If interest rates rise and the yield to maturity increases to 8.6%, what will happen to the current yield of the bond?
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The current yield will decrease by 0.129%. |
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B. |
The current yield will increase by 0.3%. |
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C. |
The current yield will decrease by 0.3% |
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D. |
The current yield will increase by 0.129% |
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