All else equal, what will the yield of a bond rated A- be relative to a bond rated BBB+? Multiple Choice O Higher Yield Lower Yield Same Yield. A bond with a coupon rate of 9.5%, that pays coupons semi-annually, will make payments of how much every 6 months? Numeric Response A company's preferred stock makes payments of 80 cents per share quarterly. If the required rate of return on these shares is 6.4%, what is the value of the stock? Numeric Response