Other things held constant, if a bond indenture contains a small provision, the yield to maturity that would exist without such a call provision will generally be ______ the YTM with it. (A) higher than (B) lower than (C) the same as (D) either higher or lower, depending on the level of call premium (E) unrelated to Could you explain how you got the answer. Thank you.
Other things held constant, if a bond indenture contains a small provision, the yield to maturity that would exist without such a call provision will generally be ______ the YTM with it. (A) higher than (B) lower than (C) the same as (D) either higher or lower, depending on the level of call premium (E) unrelated to Could you explain how you got the answer. Thank you.
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