Essentials Of Investments
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ISBN:9781260013924
Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
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The current zero-coupon yield curve for risk-free bonds is as follows: What is the risk-free interest rate for a
five-year maturity?
Data table
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Maturity (years)
YTM
5.03%
Financial calculator
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Risk free rate is the amount that can be earned without any risk and without any problem and bonds issued by government are risk free rate.
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