Essentials Of Investments
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 You own a bond that pays ​$100 in annual​ interest, with a ​$1,000 par value. It matures in 15
years. The​ market's required yield to maturity on a​ comparable-risk bond is 11 percent.
 
a.  Calculate the value of the bond.
b.  How does the value change if the yield to maturity on a​ comparable-risk bond​ (i) increases to 16 percent or​ (ii) decreases to 6 percent?
c.  Explain the implications of your answers in part b as they relate to interest-rate risk, premium​ bonds, and discount bonds.
d.  Assume that the bond matures in 5 years instead of 15 years and recalculate your answers in parts a and b.
e.  Explain the implications of your answers in part d as they relate to​ interest-rate risk, premium​ bonds, and discount bonds.
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