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For a callable bond trading at a significant discount (e.g., at 88.00 with a par call), why is the Yield to Maturity (YTM) generally used instead of the Yield to Call (YTC)?

  1. Because the YTM will be higher than the YTC in this scenario.
  2. Because YTM is the standard for all bonds regardless of price.
  3. Because the issuer is highly likely to call the bond to pay off the debt early.
  4. Because the call is economically 'out-of-the-money' for the issuer.

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