Investments, 11th Edition (exclude Access Card)
Investments, 11th Edition (exclude Access Card)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260201543
Author: Zvi Bodie Professor; Alex Kane; Alan J. Marcus Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 15, Problem 14PS

a.

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To calculate: The return on 1 year zero coupon bond and 4th year zero coupon bond, supposing that the term structure will be same as now.

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Bond: It is a type of debt instrument which is issued by the Government or by some corporations. The relevant purpose of issuing bonds is to raise money from the market prevailing under the borrowing agreement. According to this agreement, the issuer of the bond has to pay periodic interest to the holder of the bond on an agreed date.

b.

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To evaluate: The highest expected 1-year return given among the 1-year zero-coupon bond and 4th year zero coupon bond.

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Expected rate of return: When an investment is made, the investor expects or anticipates some return. The rate at which this anticipated or expected returns are earned is called expected rate of return. It is also called as anticipated rate of return.

c.

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To evaluate: The rate of return on 1-year zero-coupon bond and 4-year zero-coupon bond using the expectations hypothesis and indicate the greatest return earner.

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Expectations Hypothesis: This is also called as “unbiased expectations hypothesis theory”. This theory is applicable in calculations related to foreign exchange. According to the theory, the forward exchange rate will be equal to the spot rate at the time of delivery on a specific day. This theory can function only when the risk premium is absent.

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