Today, a bond has a coupon rate of 12.9%, par value of $1000, YTM of 9.00%, and semi-annual coupons with the next coupon due in 6 months. One year ago, the bond's price was $1,281.05 and the bond had 5 years until maturity. What is the current yield of the bond today?   A.     A rate equal to or greater than 11.69% but less than 12.20%   B.   A rate equal to or greater than 11.33% but less than 11.69%   C.   A rate equal to or greater than 11.21% but less than 11.33%   D.   A rate equal to or greater than 11.07% but less than 11.21%   E.   A rate less than 11.07% or a rate greater than 12.20%

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Today, a bond has a coupon rate of 12.9%, par value of $1000, YTM of 9.00%, and semi-annual coupons with the next coupon due in 6 months. One year ago, the bond's price was $1,281.05 and the bond had 5 years until maturity. What is the current yield of the bond today?

 

A.    

A rate equal to or greater than 11.69% but less than 12.20%

 

B.  

A rate equal to or greater than 11.33% but less than 11.69%

 

C.  

A rate equal to or greater than 11.21% but less than 11.33%

 

D.  

A rate equal to or greater than 11.07% but less than 11.21%

 

E.  

A rate less than 11.07% or a rate greater than 12.20%

 

 

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