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Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. When a bond issuer’s default probability increases, its YTM decreases. B. Yield to Maturity (YTM) is set by market. C. When YTM changes over time, coupon rate and coupon payments remain the same. D. Coupon rate is determined by the bond issuer.
When a bond issuer’s default probability increases, its YTM decreases. This statement is false because when default probability increases, its YTM increases.
Option A is correct.