The term structure for zero-coupon bonds is currently: P-639 Maturity (years) YTM (%) 1 4% 2 5
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The term structure for zero-coupon bonds is currently: P-639 Maturity (years) YTM (%)
1 4%
2 5 3 6 Next year at this time, you expect it to be:
Maturity (years) YTM (%)
1 5%
2 6 3 7
a. What do you expect the rate of return to be over the coming year on a 3-year zero-coupon bond?
b. Under the expectations theory, what yields to maturity does the market expect to observe on 1- and 2-year zeros at the end of the year?
c. Is the market’s expectation of the return on the 3-year bond greater or less than yours?
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