alleryStart learning →Why are clean prices quoted in many bond markets?
AThey are more stable through time
BThey always exceed dirty prices
CThey include accrued interest
DThey ignore the coupon amount
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They are more stable through time
A dirty price climbs between coupons and then drops, whereas the clean price avoids that sawtooth pattern.
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