Two treasury bonds (with semi-annual coupons) are traded. The first bond matures in six months, has coupon rate 8% per annum, and has dirty price $98.99. The second bond matures in twelve months, has coupon rate 12% per annum, and has dirty price $103.50. What is the twelve month spot rate with semi-annual compounding? 8.23% 8.05% 8.28% 8.40%

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Two treasury bonds (with semi-annual coupons) are traded. The first bond matures in six months, has coupon rate 8% per annum, and has dirty price $98.99. The second bond matures in twelve months, has coupon rate 12% per annum, and has dirty price $103.50. What is the twelve month spot rate with semi-annual compounding?

   

8.23%

   

8.05%

   

8.28%

   

8.40%

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First bond  
Dirty price $98.99
6 months Coupon rate 8.00%
Second bond  
12 months coupon rate 12.00%
Dirty price $103.50
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