Question

An investor holds a 6% callable bond purchased at 105. If the issuer calls the bond before maturity, the yield to call (YTC) realized by the investor would be A) equal to the yield to maturity (YTM). B) less than the coupon. C) greater than the yield to maturity (YTM). D) greater the current yield (CY).

Answer 1

Answer: less than the coupon

Explanation:

When a bond that is bought at a premium of 205 is called before the bond matures by the issuer, this implies that the accelerated premium loss will have to be reflected in calculated yield to maturity.

It should also be noted that the YTC is the lowest among the yields for the premium bonds. Therefore, if the issuer calls the bond before maturity, the yield to call (YTC) realized by the investor would be less than the coupon.

Option B is correct.