Question

Which security should sell at a greater price? a. A 9-year Treasury bond with a 9.25% coupon rate or a 9-year T-bond with a 10.25% coupon. A 9-year T-bond with a 10.25% coupon A 9-year Treasury bond with a 9.25% coupon rate

Answer 1

Answer: A 9-year T-bond with a 10.25% coupon

Explanation:

Generally the higher the coupon rate, the higher the price of the bond. This is because the price of a bond is simply the present value of all the expected Cashflow from the bond. If the bond has a higher coupon rate that would mean that more cash will be paid by the bond thereby increasing it's price.

In short, coupon rates and bond prices have a direct relationship.