You expect market interest rates to fall, while the rest of the market believes there will be an increase. Which of the following statements about fixed-coupon bonds is most correct?

a.

As the coupon rate is fixed, the interest rate change will have no impact on the bond.

b.

You expect the company to reduce the coupon payment in response to the fall in market rates.

c.

Bond yields and prices are expected to fall

d.

You should sell your bonds before the drop in interest rates.

e.

You should invest in long-term bonds rather than short-term securities