PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781260013900
Author: BREALEY
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 23, Problem 2PS
Bond ratings* In February 2018, Aaa bonds yielded 3.38%, Baa bonds yielded 4.51%, and comparable Treasuries yielded 2.86%.
- a. What was the credit spread on Aaa bonds?
- b. What was the spread on Baa bonds?
- c. What do you think would be the difference in price (as a percent of face value) between a typical 5% 10-year Baa bond and a similar Treasury bond?
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