easy · Debt Capital Markets
What is the primary reason that the Yield to Maturity (YTM) of a premium bond is lower than its Current Yield?
- Current yield ignores the cost of the premium.
- The investor faces a capital loss as the bond's price falls toward par.
- The reinvestment of coupons is assumed to be at a higher rate.
- The investor is receiving lower coupon payments.
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