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EBK CFIN
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ISBN: 9781337671743
Author: BESLEY
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Summary Introduction

Expectation theory:

Expectation theory is used to find forward interest rate based on the prevailing long term interest rates.

Calculate the forward rate as follows:

Forward rate=((Nthyear×Nthyear interest rate)((N-1)thyear×(N-1)thyear interest rate))

Given five year Treasury bond rate is 3.1%, six year Treasury bond rate is 2.9% and seven year Treasury bond rate is 2.6%.

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