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Basic Question 8 of 10

A 10-year, 8% coupon convertible bond is currently trading at 97.50. The conversion price of the bond is 57.14. The underlying common stock of the same issuer is currently paying a dividend of $1.65 and is priced at 48.95. Which of the following would best estimate the market conversion premium per share?

A. 6.76
B. 8.19
C. 8.41

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Learning Outcome Statements

describe defining features of a convertible bond;

calculate and interpret the components of a convertible bond's value;

describe how a convertible bond is valued in an arbitrage-free framework;

compare the risk-return characteristics of a convertible bond with the risk-return characteristics of a straight bond and of the underlying common stock.

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 28.