Marsha Stone is thinking about investing $10,000 for a period of 1 year, 1 year from now, in an interest bearing security. Jamila, at the bank, is assisting her in choosing the appropriate investment. She pulls up the current interest rate data on her computer and lets Marsha has a look at it. A review of interest rates reveals as follows: Current 1-year rate = 2% p.a. Current 2-year rate = 4% p.a. Both Jamila and Marsha are confused with the information because though the interest rates for one and 2 year investments are available, the interest rate for a 1-year investment that will commence one year from now, is not there to see. Imagine that you are Jamila’s supervisor. How can you help the two ladies out? How much money will Marsha end up with when her investment matures? Show relevant calculations to support your response. Assume that Pure Expectations theory is valid.
Marsha Stone is thinking about investing $10,000 for a period of 1 year, 1 year from now, in an interest bearing security. Jamila, at the bank, is assisting her in choosing the appropriate investment. She pulls up the current interest rate data on her computer and lets Marsha has a look at it. A review of interest rates reveals as follows:
Current 1-year rate = 2% p.a.
Current 2-year rate = 4% p.a.
Both Jamila and Marsha are confused with the information because though the interest rates for one and 2 year investments are available, the interest rate for a 1-year investment that will commence one year from now, is not there to see.
Imagine that you are Jamila’s supervisor. How can you help the two ladies out? How much money will Marsha end up with when her investment matures?
Show relevant calculations to support your response.
Assume that Pure Expectations theory is valid.
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