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Rank the following option-free bonds based on their reinvestment risk, from the highest to the lowest:
Bond U: a 20-year zero-coupon bond
Bond V: a 20-year 8% coupon bond
Bond W: a 2-year 8% coupon bond.
Zero-coupon bonds are redeemed at maturity so there is a lower reinvestment risk whereas bonds with having a lower time duration are subject to have a higher reinvestment risk.
Bonds being ranked from highest to lowest on basis of their reinvestment risk
A. Bond W- A 2 year 8% coupon Bond
B. Bond V= 20 year 8% coupon Bond
C. Bond U= 20 year zero coupon Bond.