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Management · Q641

International Finance and Treasury

Graduate and Post Graduate · Management · question 641

Q641

Type of bond whose present value is lesser than that of its face value is classified as

A.
discount bond
Answer
B.
premium bond
C.
coupon bond
D.
interest bonds

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Type of bond whose present value is lesser than that of its face value is classified as discount bond. A discount bond is a bond that is issued for less than its par or face value. Discount bonds may also be a bond currently trading for less than its face value in the secondary market.