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If a bond sells at a discount, which of the following is true?

a. The market interest rate at the time of issue is greater than the stated interest rate on the bond..

b. The market interest rate at the time of issue is less than the stated interest rate on the bond.

c. The market interest rate at the time of issue is the same as the stated interest rate on the bond issue.

d. The market interest rate is expected to increase above the stated interest rate on the bond.

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Question added by Shahbaz Hayder , Group Head of Finance , Sharif Group of Companies
Date Posted: 2015/07/07
Zehab Osman
by Zehab Osman , Accountant , Aldar Consultancy Co.

A-------------------------------------------------------

Shazia Anees
by Shazia Anees , Assistant Manager Finance , Arham Trading Company

option a========================

Shahbaz Hayder
by Shahbaz Hayder , Group Head of Finance , Sharif Group of Companies

Yes, Option a is the right answer.

Mohammed Asim Nehal
by Mohammed Asim Nehal , M Asim Nehal & Co , Chartered Accountants

a. The market interest rate at the time of issue is greater than the stated interest rate on the bond.

Tranquilino Jr Rivera
by Tranquilino Jr Rivera , General Accountant , Enany Group of Companies

The answer is Letter A. Market rate of interest > Stated rate of interest

lakshminarasimham mallareddi
by lakshminarasimham mallareddi , Manager Finance & Accounts , M/s. Vandana Global Limited, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Correct answer is b. The market interest rate at the time of issue is less than the stated interest rate on the bond because bond sells at a discount.

A discount bond is the opposite of a premium bond, which occurs when the market price of a bond is higher than the price for which it was originally sold. To compare the two in the current market, and to convert older bond prices to their value in the current market, you can use a calculation called yield to maturity.  Bail Bond Agent CA   

mehfooz alam khan habib khan
by mehfooz alam khan habib khan , Security Incharge , Landmark Group (Emax)

Yes option A brcause market interest rate greater tha bond stated rate...........

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