You observe the following term structure: Effective Annual YTM 1-year zero-coupon bond 6.1% 2-year zero-coupon bond 6.2

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You observe the following term structure:

Effective Annual YTM 1-year zero-coupon bond 6.1%

2-year zero-coupon bond 6.2 3-year zero-coupon bond 6.3 4-year zero-coupon bond 6.4

a. If you believe that the term structure next year will be the same as today’s, calculate the return on (i) the 1-year zero and (ii) the 4-year zero.

b. Which bond provides a greater expected 1-year return?

c. Redo your answers to parts

(a) and

(b) if you believe in the expectations hypothesis.

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Investments

ISBN: 9781259277177

11th Edition

Authors: Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus

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