Consider a 9-year, $1,000 par value, 12% annual-pay bond that is currently trading at a flat price of $888. The capital gains yield (CGY) is closest to   A.   0.7745%.   B.   0.4672%.   C.   0.3505%.   D.   0.0185%.

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Consider a 9-year, $1,000 par value, 12% annual-pay bond that is currently trading at a flat price of $888. The capital gains yield (CGY) is closest to

 

A.

 

0.7745%.

 

B.

 

0.4672%.

 

C.

 

0.3505%.

 

D.

 

0.0185%.

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