The credit spread of the BBB corporate bond is closest to ________

Consider the following yields to maturity on various one-year, zero-coupon securities:

Security Yield (%)
Treasury 5.0
AAA Corporate 5.2
BBB Corporate 5.8
B Corporate 6.6

A) 0.8%
B) 1.10%
C) 1.60%
D) 0.40%


Answer: A

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