Your investments are earning 4% per annum compounded annually. You would like to compare this to the yield on bonds which are quoted on a compounded semi-annual basis. What is the equivalent return that you are earning per annum on a compounded semi-annual basis? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Report your result as a percentage. Round the final answers to 2 decimal places. Omit the % sign in your response. For example, if your answer is 3.21%, just enter 3.21)

Your investments are earning 4% per annum compounded annually. You would like to compare this to the yield on bonds which are quoted on a compounded semi-annual basis. What is the equivalent return that you are earning per annum on a compounded semi-annual basis? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Report your result as a percentage. Round the final answers to 2 decimal places. Omit the % sign in your response. For example, if your answer is 3.21%, just enter 3.21)

Essentials Of Investments

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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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