3. Asea Brown Boveri (ABB Group) Bond has a coupon rate of 14%. Caterpillar Bond has a coupon rate of 6%. Both bonds have 20 years to maturity, a par value of $1,000 and a YTM of 10% and both make semiannual payments. If interest rates suddenly rise by 2%, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds? Instead, if rates suddenly fall by 2%, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds? As interest rates fall by 2%, which of the two bonds would you prefer to own. Explain briefly, why?
Debenture Valuation
A debenture is a private and long-term debt instrument issued by financial, non-financial institutions, governments, or corporations. A debenture is classified as a type of bond, where the instrument carries a fixed rate of interest, commonly known as the ‘coupon rate.’ Debentures are documented in an indenture, clearly specifying the type of debenture, the rate and method of interest computation, and maturity date.
Note Valuation
It is the process to determine the value or worth of an asset, liability, debt of the company. It can be determined by many processes or techniques. Many factors can impact the valuation of an asset, liability, or the company, like:
3. Asea Brown Boveri (ABB Group) Bond has a coupon rate of 14%. Caterpillar Bond has a coupon rate of 6%. Both bonds have 20 years to maturity, a par value of $1,000 and a YTM of 10% and both make semiannual payments. If interest rates suddenly rise by 2%, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds? Instead, if rates suddenly fall by 2%, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds? As interest rates fall by 2%, which of the two bonds would you prefer to own. Explain briefly, why?
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