
Concept explainers
a.
To calculate: The number of 5-year maturity zeros required to be sold to make the initial cash flow equal to zero, if you buy the one 3 year maturity zero coupon bond.
Introduction:
Initial cash flow: It is supposed to be the amount of money received or paid at the start of a project or investment.
b.
To determine: The cash flows involved in this strategy each year.
Introduction:
Cash flows: It is the total amount of money which comes into the firm or goes out of firm. It mainly affects the liquidity position of the firm.
c.
To calculate: The effective 2-year interest rate on the effective 3-year-ahead forward loan.
Introduction:
Forward mortgage loan: It is one of the fixed-rate mortgages. In this type of loan, the interest rates to be charged ahead can be locked in advance at the start of the mortgage term.
d.
To evaluate: Whether the effective 2-year forward rate is equal to and
Introduction:
Forward rate of interest: It is supposed to be interest rate related to future period that is confirmed or locked by the parties involved in the financial transaction.

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