Calculate the annual yield rate the investor earns.

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Problem 5. A 1000 par value bond pays annual coupons of 80. The bond is re-
deemable at par in 30 years, but is callable anytime from the end of the 10th year at
1050.
Based on her desired yield rate, an investor calculates the following potential purchase
prices, P:
Assuming the bond is called at the end of the 10th year, P = 957
Assuming the bond is held until maturity, P = 897
The investor buys the bond at the highest price that guarantees she will receive at
least her desired yield rate regardless of when the bond is called.
The investor holds the bond for 20 years, after which time the bond is called.
Calculate the annual yield rate the investor earns.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 5. A 1000 par value bond pays annual coupons of 80. The bond is re- deemable at par in 30 years, but is callable anytime from the end of the 10th year at 1050. Based on her desired yield rate, an investor calculates the following potential purchase prices, P: Assuming the bond is called at the end of the 10th year, P = 957 Assuming the bond is held until maturity, P = 897 The investor buys the bond at the highest price that guarantees she will receive at least her desired yield rate regardless of when the bond is called. The investor holds the bond for 20 years, after which time the bond is called. Calculate the annual yield rate the investor earns.
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