An individual is investing in a market where spot rates and forward rates apply. In this market, if at time t-0 he agrees to invest £5.0 for two years, he will receive £7.1 at time t-2 years. Alternatively, if at time t-0 he agrees to invest £4.4 at time t-1 for either one year or two years, he will receive £7.6 or £8.0 at times t-2 and t-3, respectively. Calculate the price per £5,000 nominal that the individual should pay for a fixed-interest bond bearing annual interest of 6.5% and is redeemable after 3 years at 105 %. State your answer at 2 decimal places. Answer: Check

An individual is investing in a market where spot rates and forward rates apply. In this market, if at time t-0 he agrees to invest £5.0 for two years, he will receive £7.1 at time t-2 years. Alternatively, if at time t-0 he agrees to invest £4.4 at time t-1 for either one year or two years, he will receive £7.6 or £8.0 at times t-2 and t-3, respectively. Calculate the price per £5,000 nominal that the individual should pay for a fixed-interest bond bearing annual interest of 6.5% and is redeemable after 3 years at 105 %. State your answer at 2 decimal places. Answer: Check

Essentials Of Investments

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