hard · CFA Level I fixed-income
Beacon Media's callable bond has an option-adjusted spread (OAS) that is narrower than its G-spread. If the government benchmark yield rises but the bond's credit risk and option volatility remain unchanged, the OAS should:
- Decrease, because the embedded call option becomes less valuable.
- Increase, because the bond's yield must rise.
- Remain unchanged.
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