3. What is the semi-annual coupon rate on the following government bonds? YTM Semi-ann Face valu Maturity Price 4.00% 3.57% 100 10 95 YTM Semi-ann Face valu Maturity Price 4.30% 4.53% 100 15 105 YTM Semi-ann Face valu Maturity Price 5% 5.00% 100 25 100 YTM Semi-ann Face valu Maturity Price 6% 5.96% 100 30 97 4. How many years are the following zero coupon bonds, if they all yield 4% and have a face value of $1000 $700.00 Price Maturity 9.094045 Price $880.00 Maturity 3.259333 Price $900.00 Maturity 2.686348 Price $952.16

Essentials Of Investments
11th Edition
ISBN:9781260013924
Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1PS
icon
Related questions
Question
### Bond and Investment Calculations

#### Section 3: Semi-Annual Coupon Rates on Government Bonds

1. **Bond with YTM 4.00%**
   - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 3.57%
   - **Face Value:** 100
   - **Maturity (Years):** 10
   - **Price:** 95

2. **Bond with YTM 4.30%**
   - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 4.53%
   - **Face Value:** 100
   - **Maturity (Years):** 15
   - **Price:** 105

3. **Bond with YTM 5%**
   - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 5.00%
   - **Face Value:** 100
   - **Maturity (Years):** 25
   - **Price:** 100

4. **Bond with YTM 6%**
   - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 5.96%
   - **Face Value:** 100
   - **Maturity (Years):** 30
   - **Price:** 97

#### Section 4: Zero Coupon Bonds

- **Understanding Zero Coupon Bonds:**
  Zero coupon bonds do not pay periodic interest. Instead, they are sold at a discount and mature at their face value.

- **Bonds with Yield 4% and Face Value $1000:**

1. **Bond with Price $700.00**
   - **Maturity (Years):** 9.094045

2. **Bond with Price $880.00**
   - **Maturity (Years):** 3.259333

3. **Bond with Price $900.00**
   - **Maturity (Years):** 2.686348

4. **Bond with Price $952.16**
   - **Maturity (Years):** 1.254190

This spreadsheet provides calculations for semi-annual coupon rates and the maturity of zero coupon bonds based on given parameters.
Transcribed Image Text:### Bond and Investment Calculations #### Section 3: Semi-Annual Coupon Rates on Government Bonds 1. **Bond with YTM 4.00%** - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 3.57% - **Face Value:** 100 - **Maturity (Years):** 10 - **Price:** 95 2. **Bond with YTM 4.30%** - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 4.53% - **Face Value:** 100 - **Maturity (Years):** 15 - **Price:** 105 3. **Bond with YTM 5%** - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 5.00% - **Face Value:** 100 - **Maturity (Years):** 25 - **Price:** 100 4. **Bond with YTM 6%** - **Semi-annual Coupon Rate:** 5.96% - **Face Value:** 100 - **Maturity (Years):** 30 - **Price:** 97 #### Section 4: Zero Coupon Bonds - **Understanding Zero Coupon Bonds:** Zero coupon bonds do not pay periodic interest. Instead, they are sold at a discount and mature at their face value. - **Bonds with Yield 4% and Face Value $1000:** 1. **Bond with Price $700.00** - **Maturity (Years):** 9.094045 2. **Bond with Price $880.00** - **Maturity (Years):** 3.259333 3. **Bond with Price $900.00** - **Maturity (Years):** 2.686348 4. **Bond with Price $952.16** - **Maturity (Years):** 1.254190 This spreadsheet provides calculations for semi-annual coupon rates and the maturity of zero coupon bonds based on given parameters.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Rate Of Return
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, finance and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
Essentials Of Investments
Essentials Of Investments
Finance
ISBN:
9781260013924
Author:
Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher:
Mcgraw-hill Education,
FUNDAMENTALS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
FUNDAMENTALS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
Finance
ISBN:
9781260013962
Author:
BREALEY
Publisher:
RENT MCG
Financial Management: Theory & Practice
Financial Management: Theory & Practice
Finance
ISBN:
9781337909730
Author:
Brigham
Publisher:
Cengage
Foundations Of Finance
Foundations Of Finance
Finance
ISBN:
9780134897264
Author:
KEOWN, Arthur J., Martin, John D., PETTY, J. William
Publisher:
Pearson,
Fundamentals of Financial Management (MindTap Cou…
Fundamentals of Financial Management (MindTap Cou…
Finance
ISBN:
9781337395250
Author:
Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Corporate Finance (The Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series i…
Corporate Finance (The Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series i…
Finance
ISBN:
9780077861759
Author:
Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Jeffrey Jaffe, Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education