Requirement 1
To Determine:
The price to be paid for purchase of one of the Treasury bonds maturing in February 2036
Introduction:
Treasury bonds and treasury notes are different forms of borrowing of the U.S. Government. These are coupon paying bonds that pay the interests semi-annually called coupon payments. These are generally issued at or near par value. The designs of these are similar to that of the coupon paying corporate bonds. The maturity of treasury notes can range up to 10 years. The Treasury bonds have a maturity anywhere between 10 to 30 years.
Requirement 2
To Determine:
The coupon rate of the Treasury bonds maturing in February 2036
Introduction:
Treasury bonds and treasury notes are different forms of borrowing of the U.S. Government. These are coupon paying bonds that pay the interests semi-annually called coupon payments. These are generally issued at or near par value. The designs of these are similar to that of the coupon paying corporate bonds. The maturity of treasury notes can range up to 10 years. The treasury bonds have a maturity anywhere between 10 to 30 years.
Requirement 3
To Determine:
The current yield of the bond maturing in February 2036
Introduction:
Treasury bonds and treasury notes are different forms of borrowing of the U.S. Government. These are coupon paying bonds that pay the interests semi-annually called coupon payments. These are generally issued at or near par value. The designs of these are similar to that of the coupon paying corporate bonds. The maturity of treasury notes can range up to 10 years. The Treasury bonds have a maturity anywhere between 10 to 30 years.
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