LOS c, (Part 2): Discuss the factors that affect reinvestment risk.
Q1. All else being equal, which of the following bond characteristics will lead to lower levels of coupon reinvestment risk?
A) Longer maturities and higher coupon levels.
B) Shorter maturities and higher coupon levels.
C) Shorter maturities and lower coupon levels.
Q2. All else being equal, which of the following bond characteristics will lead to higher levels of coupon reinvestment risk?
A) Longer maturities and lower coupon levels.
B) Longer maturities and higher coupon levels.
C) Shorter maturities and higher coupon levels.
Q3. If the coupon payments are reinvested at the coupon rate during the life of the issue, then the:
A) yield to maturity is less than the realized yield.
B) yield to maturity is greater than the realized yield.
C) yield to maturity cannot be determined from the information given.
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