Essentials Of Investments
11th Edition
ISBN:9781260013924
Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
Section: Chapter Questions
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![TIPS Total Return Reconsider a 3.00 percent TIPS that was issued with CPI reference of 186.6. The bond is purchased at the beginning of the year (after the interest payment), when the CPI was 197.7. For the interest in
the middle of the year, the CPI was 198.6. Now, at the end of the year, the CPI is 202.9 and the interest payment has been made. What is the total return of the TIPS in percentage terms for the year? Assume semi-annual
interest payments and $1,000 par value.
Note: Round intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places and round your final answer to 2 decimal places.
Multiple Choice
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3.0 percent
5.7 percent
2.6 percent
1.5 percent](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F7e90371c-0624-496e-8e84-427b884d3400%2Fccb58471-3522-4bb0-8500-b9dc6c47cbc2%2Fyrzjs04_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:TIPS Total Return Reconsider a 3.00 percent TIPS that was issued with CPI reference of 186.6. The bond is purchased at the beginning of the year (after the interest payment), when the CPI was 197.7. For the interest in
the middle of the year, the CPI was 198.6. Now, at the end of the year, the CPI is 202.9 and the interest payment has been made. What is the total return of the TIPS in percentage terms for the year? Assume semi-annual
interest payments and $1,000 par value.
Note: Round intermediate calculations to 2 decimal places and round your final answer to 2 decimal places.
Multiple Choice
O
3.0 percent
5.7 percent
2.6 percent
1.5 percent
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