Dr. Sivaraman is considering purchasing a ($10),000 bond with a bond coupon rate of 7 percent per
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Dr. Sivaraman is considering purchasing a \($10\),000 bond with a bond coupon rate of 7 percent per year with semiannual interest payments (3.5 percent payable every 6 months). The bond has a life of 15 years, and it is being issued at a discount of \($1\),500. Dr. Sivaraman wants to make 15 percent per year compounded semiannually on his investment. Determine the interest rate he would earn if he purchases the bond. Should Dr. Sivaraman invest in it?
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To determine the interest rate Dr Sivaraman would earn if he purchases the bond we need to calculate the bonds yield to maturity YTM The YTM represent...View the full answer
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