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Consider a bond with a coupon rate of 6% and a face value of $1,000. Coupons are paid semi-annually. Suppose there are 52 days to the next coupon payment date, beyond which there are 3 years left to maturity (so that there are in total 1+3*2 number of COupon pavments left+) The b ond is CLurrently

Consider a bond with a coupon rate of 6% and a face value of $1,000. Coupons are paid semi-annually. Suppose there are 52 days to the next coupon payment date, beyond which there are 3 years left to maturity (so that there are in total 1+3*2 number of COupon pavments left+) The b ond is CLurrently

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Essentials Of Investments
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Consider a bond with a coupon rate of 6% and a face value of $1,000. Coupons are paid semi-annually. Suppose there are 52 days to the next coupon payment date, beyond which there are 3 years left to maturity (so that there are in total 1+3*2 number of coupon payments left). The bond is currently trading at a YTM of 4%. If you were to buy this bond today, what is the price you would have to pay? Assume a 30/360 day-count convention. Round your answer to the nearest cent (2 decimal places).
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a bond with a coupon rate of 6% and a face value of $1,000. Coupons are paid semi-annually. Suppose there are 52 days to the next coupon payment date, beyond which there are 3 years left to maturity (so that there are in total 1+3*2 number of coupon payments left). The bond is currently trading at a YTM of 4%. If you were to buy this bond today, what is the price you would have to pay? Assume a 30/360 day-count convention. Round your answer to the nearest cent (2 decimal places).
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