40. The yield curve for default-free zero-coupon bonds is currently as follows: Maturity (years) 1 2...

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40. The yield curve for default-free zero-coupon bonds is currently as follows: Maturity (years) 1 2 3 YTM 10% 11 12 a. What are the implied one-year forward rates? (LO 10-7) b. Assume that the pure expectations hypothesis of the term structure is correct. If market expectations are accurate, what will be the yield to maturity on one year zero-coupon bonds next year? (LO 10-7) c. What will be the yield to maturity on two-year zeros? (LO 10-7) d. If you purchase a two-year zero-coupon bond now, what is the expected total rate of return over the next year? (Hint: Compute the current and expected future prices.) Ignore taxes. (LO 10-6) e. What if you purchase a three-year zero-coupon bond? (LO 10-6) 40. The yield curve for default-free zero-coupon bonds is currently as follows: Maturity (years) 1 2 3 YTM 10% 11 12 a. What are the implied one-year forward rates? (LO 10-7) b. Assume that the pure expectations hypothesis of the term structure is correct. If market expectations are accurate, what will be the yield to maturity on one year zero-coupon bonds next year? (LO 10-7) c. What will be the yield to maturity on two-year zeros? (LO 10-7) d. If you purchase a two-year zero-coupon bond now, what is the expected total rate of return over the next year? (Hint: Compute the current and expected future prices.) Ignore taxes. (LO 10-6) e. What if you purchase a three-year zero-coupon bond? (LO 10-6)