You observe the following term structure: Effective Annual YTM 1-year zero-coupon bond 8.1% 2-year zero-coupon bond 8.2 3-year zero-coupon bond 8.3 4-year zero-coupon bond 8.4 Required: If you believe that the term structure next year will be the same as today’s, calculate the return on (i) the 1-year zero and (ii) the 4-year zero. Which bond provides a greater expected 1-year return?

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You observe the following term structure:

  Effective Annual YTM
1-year zero-coupon bond 8.1%
2-year zero-coupon bond 8.2
3-year zero-coupon bond 8.3
4-year zero-coupon bond 8.4

Required:

  1. If you believe that the term structure next year will be the same as today’s, calculate the return on (i) the 1-year zero and (ii) the 4-year zero.

  2. Which bond provides a greater expected 1-year return?

 

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