Chapter 11, Problem 8PS

Summary Introduction

(A)

To determine:

The maturity duration of 6% coupon bond that possesses YTM of 6%

Introduction:

Maturity stands to be the date on which the principal of the bond is repaid along with the interest. For instance, the holder of 10 year bond will get principal along with interest after a period of ten years. The maturity associated with bond was fixed at the time of its issue and cannot be changed further.

Summary Introduction

(B)

To determine:

The maturity duration of 6% coupon bond that possesses YTM of 10%

Introduction:

Maturity stands to be the date on which the principal of the bond is repaid along with the interest. For instance, the holder of 10 year bond will get principal along with interest after a period of ten years. The maturity associated with bond was fixed at the time of its issue and cannot be changed further.