The term structure of interest rates is flat at 5%. You want to immunize a $1,000 maturing in 5 years. To do so you may invest in a combination of following •Bond A: 10-year zero coupon bond, FV=100 Bond B: 3-year 10% coupon bond, FV=100 What are your portfolio weights on Bond A and Bond B?

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Bond Valuation

Bond valuation are the notes issued by the corporation to raise long-term funds for the business. The corporations are required to pay the interest on such liabilities at a specified rate of interest (termed as coupon rate) at specified dates which may be on semi-annual or annual basis. These interest payments may be in the form of coupons.