
Explanation:
Correct answer: B
Bond IV is callable, so it contains an embedded call option that is valuable to the issuer. Because of that embedded option, a callable bond must trade at a lower price than an otherwise similar non-callable bond. Therefore, statement B is false.
Why the other statements are true:
So the false statement is B.
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Q-506.3. Virtucon Corporation recently issued the following four bonds:
I. a senior secured bond
II. a subordinate debenture
III. a subordinate convertible debenture with a par value of $1,000 and a conversion ratio of 20
IV. a subordinate callable debenture
Further please note:
About Virtuocon’s capital structure, each of the following is true EXCEPT which is false?
A
The subordinate callable debenture (Bond IV) exhibits negative convexity at low yields
B
The subordinate callable debenture (Bond IV) has a higher price than the non-callable subordinate debenture (Bond II)
C
The conversion price of the convertible bond (Bond III) is $50.00
D
The yield on the convertible bond (Bond III) is lower than the yield on the subordinate debenture (Bond II)