alleryStart learning →The current yield of a bond is calculated as which ratio?
AAnnual coupon divided by face value
BYield to maturity minus coupon rate
CAnnual coupon divided by clean price
DFace value divided by market price
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Annual coupon divided by clean price
Current yield relates the yearly coupon income to the clean market price rather than to face value.
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