An investment advisor is advising a wealthy client. The client would like to invest USD 500,000 in a bond rated at least AA. The advisor is considering bonds issued by Company X, Company Y, and Company Z, and wants to choose a bond that satisfies the client's rating requirement, but also has the highest yield to maturity. The advisor has gathered the following information: | Company/Bond | X | Y | Z | |--------------|--------|--------|--------| | Bond rating | AA+ | A+ | AAA | | Annual coupon rate (%) | 3.50 | 3.56 | 3.38 | | Time to maturity in years | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Price (USD) | 975 | 973 | 989 | | Par value (USD) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | Assuming semi-annual coupon payments, which bond should the investment advisor purchase for the client? | Financial Risk Manager Part 1 Quiz - LeetQuiz