When interest rates rise, the price of fixed-rate corporate bonds falls because the bond's coupon payments become less attractive compared to new bonds issued at higher rates.
D is correctas bond prices move inversely to interest rates.
Ais incorrect because bond prices fluctuate with interest rate changes.
Bis incorrect because bond prices revert to par only at maturity.
Cis incorrect because prices do not appreciate when rates rise.
[Reference:SIE Study Guide, Chapter 3: Interest Rates and Bond Prices, ]
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