Which one of the following will decrease the current yield of a bond? changing the frequency of coupon payment from semi-annual to annual. increasing the face value. increasing the coupon rate. decreasing the yield to maturity. decreasing the bond price.

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Which one of the following will decrease the current yield of a bond?


  • changing the frequency of coupon payment from semi-annual to annual.
  • increasing the face value.
  • increasing the coupon rate.
  • decreasing the yield to maturity.
  • decreasing the bond price.
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