Assume that you purchase a 30-year $1,000 par value bond, with a 10% coupon, and a yield of 8%. Immediately after you purchase the bond, yields change to 8% and remain at that level to maturity. Assume that you hold the bond for 6 years and then sell it. Interest is paid annually. What is the price of the bond today? What is the price of the bond after 7 years? Now, calculate the realized horizon yield for this bond if you hold it for 7 years and then sell it.

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Assume that you purchase a 30-year $1,000 par value bond, with a 10% coupon, and a yield of
8%. Immediately after you purchase the bond, yields change to 8% and remain at that level to
maturity. Assume that you hold the bond for 6 years and then sell it. Interest is paid annually.

What is the price of the bond today?

What is the price of the bond after 7 years?

Now, calculate the realized horizon yield for this bond if you hold it for 7 years and then sell it.
 
 

 

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