Three $1,000 face value bonds that mature in 20 years have the same level of risk, hence their YTMs are equal. Bond A has a 15% annual coupon, Bond B has a 13% annual coupon, and Bond C has a 12% annual coupon. Bond B sells at par. Assuming interest rates remain constant for the next 20 years, which statement about these bonds is true?
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The required return on all these bonds is 15%.
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Bond A sells at a premium (its price is greater than par), and its price is expected to decrease over the next year.
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Bond C sells at a discount (its price is less than par), and its price is expected to decrease over the next year.
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Over the next year, the prices of Bonds A, B, and C are expected to remain at their current levels until maturity since they have the same YTM.