Consider the characteristics of two annual pay bonds from the same issuer with the same priority in the event of default: You also observe the following spot interest rates from the current yield curve: Par value Coupons Maturity Coupon rate Yield to maturity Price Bond A $100 Annual 3 yrs 8% 10.25% 94.43 1 2 3 Bond B $100 Annual 3 yrs 4% 10.35% 84.31 Term (yrs) Spot Rates (zero coupon, %) 4% 7 10 Neither bond's price is consistent with the spot rates. Using the information in these displays, recommend either Bond A or Bond B for purchase. Justify your choice. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent The non-arbitrage price of Bond A: $ The non-arbitrage price of Bond B: $ -Select- appears to be the better purchase.

Consider the characteristics of two annual pay bonds from the same issuer with the same priority in the event of default: You also observe the following spot interest rates from the current yield curve: Par value Coupons Maturity Coupon rate Yield to maturity Price Bond A $100 Annual 3 yrs 8% 10.25% 94.43 1 2 3 Bond B $100 Annual 3 yrs 4% 10.35% 84.31 Term (yrs) Spot Rates (zero coupon, %) 4% 7 10 Neither bond's price is consistent with the spot rates. Using the information in these displays, recommend either Bond A or Bond B for purchase. Justify your choice. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent The non-arbitrage price of Bond A: $ The non-arbitrage price of Bond B: $ -Select- appears to be the better purchase.

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The following table summarizes the prices of various default-free zero-coupon bonds (expressed as a percentage of the face value): a. Compute the yield to maturity for each bond. b. Plot the zero-coupon yield curve (for the first five years). c. Is the yield curve upward sloping, downward sloping, or flat?
This question has TWO parts. Please be sure to scroll down and make sure you answer both parts. Which of the following bonds will be most sensitive to a change in interest rates if all bonds have the same initial yield to maturity? O A. a 10-year bond with a $1,000 face value whose coupon rate is 4.7% APR paid semiannually OB. a 20-year bond with a $1,000 face value whose coupon rate is 8.1% APR paid semiannually OC. a 20-year bond with a $1,000 face value whose coupon rate is 4.7% APR paid semiannually OD. a 10-year bond with a $1,000 face value whose coupon rate is 8.1% APR paid semiannually ... A measurement of the sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest rates is known as: (choose the most appropriate answer below) OA. Duration OB. Yield to Maturity (YTM) OC. Repayment Risk OD. Credit Risk
Assuming that the bond with the coupon you computed in b.4 were issued today, show to what the market price of that bond in b.4 would change if the bond yield to maturity fell by 2% shortly after it was issued at par value (with the change in the yield to maturity after issue occurring due to a decline in yields on 30-year T-bonds and/or a reduction in the company’s default risk) semi-annual payments and sells for its par value/principal amount of $1000 per bond? Market Rate = 4.97%-2%
The following is a list of prices for zero-coupon bonds of various maturities. a. Calculate the yield to maturity for a bond with a maturity of (i) one year; (ii) two years; (iii) three years; (iv) four years. Assume annual coupon payments. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Maturity (Years) 1 2 3 4 Maturity (years) 1 2 3 4 Maturity (Years) 2 3 4 $ $ $ $ b. Calculate the forward rate for (i) the second year; (ii) the third year; (iii) the fourth year. Assume annual coupon payments. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) $ $ $ Price of Bond 983.40 918.47 867.62 774.16 Price of Bond $983.40 918.47 867.62 774.16 Price of Bond YTM 918.47 867.62 774.16 % % % % Forward Rate % % % #
Explain why are the bond prices for A and B different or the same? Explain your answer clearly.
The yield on a zero-coupon bond of maturity Tis equal to: the return on the bond each period, if the bond is held until maturity the expected return on the zero-coupon bond the forward rate for time T-1 the forward rate for time T the spot rate of interest
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Suppose you are provided with the following table of spot rates of different maturity bonds: Year Spot rate 1 8 2 9 3 7 4 8 5 10 Calculate, respectively, one period forward rates of these bonds for year 2, year 3 and year 4.
Compute yield-to-maturity for the following zero-coupon bonds: 1-year zero-coupon bond, traded currently at 980 dollars 2-years zero-coupon bond, traded currently at 920 dollars 3-years zero-coupon bond, traded currently at 840 dollars Assume that all 3 bonds have the same nominal: 1000 dollars. Using YTMs calculated plot the yield curve.
Consider a bond that has a life of 2 years and pays a coupon of 10% per annum (with semiannual payments); the yield is 5% per annum with semiannual compounding.(a) What is the bond’s price?(b) What is the bond’s duration?(c) Suppose that the bond price is the one you computed in part (a) and that the 6M, 12M, and 18M zero rates are respectively 4.2%, 4.8% and 5.6% per annum. What is the 2Y zero rate assuming all rates are quoted with semiannual compounding?
you re creating a yield curve in order to price some forward rate agreements. You have assembled the following prices for bonds (all of which pay semi-annual coupons): Maturity Coupon (per annum) Price (per $100 face value) 6 months 2.25% 98.1363 12 months 1.75% 95.3758 18 months 6.50% 99.1579 (a) What are the discount factors for: i. 6 months? ii. 12 months? iii. 18 months? (b) What is the 6-18 month forward rate, quoted with semi-annual compounding?
The following is a list of prices for zero-coupon bonds of various maturities. Maturity (years) 1 2 3 4 Price of Bond $ 980.90 914.97 843.12 771.76 Required: a. Calculate the yield to maturity for a bond with a maturity of (i) one year; (ii) two years; (iii) three years; (iv) four years. Assume annual coupon payments. b. Calculate the forward rate for (i) the second year; (ii) the third year; (iii) the fourth year. Assume annual coupon payments. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Calculate the yield to maturity for a bond with a maturity of (i) one year; (ii) two years; (iii) three years; (iv) four years. Assume annual coupon payments. Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Maturity (Years) Price of Bond YTM 1 $ 980.90 % 2 $ 914.97 % 3 $ 843.12 %

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