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Basic Question 9 of 10

Consider the following convertible bond:

Par value: $1,000
Coupon rate: 6%
Conversion ratio: 20
Market price: 1050
Straight value: 980

Underlying stock characteristics:

Current market price: $50 per share
Dividend yield: 4%

The risk-return characteristics of the convertible bond most likely resemble that of:

A. a busted convertible.
B. Trading Inc.'s common stock.
C. a hybrid instrument.

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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.