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Management · Q643

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 643

Q643

Bonds that does not pay any interest rate are considered as

A.
interest free bond
B.
zero coupon bond
Answer
C.
price less coupon bond
D.
useless price bonds

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Bonds that does not pay any interest rate are considered as zero coupon bond. A zero-coupon bond is a debt security instrument that does not pay interest. Zero-coupon bonds trade at deep discounts, offering full face value (par) profits at maturity. The difference between the purchase price of a zero-coupon bond and the par value, indicates the investor's return.