In February 2018, Aaa bonds yielded 3.38%, Baa bonds yielded 4.51%, and comparable Treasuries yielded 2.86%. a.

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In February 2018, Aaa bonds yielded 3.38%, Baa bonds yielded 4.51%, and comparable Treasuries yielded 2.86%.

a. What was the credit spread on Aaa bonds?

b. What was the spread on Baa bonds?

c. What do you think would be the difference in price (as a percent of face value) between a typical 5% 10-year Baa bond and a similar Treasury bond?

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Principles of Corporate Finance

ISBN: 978-1260013900

13th edition

Authors: Richard Brealey, Stewart Myers, Franklin Allen

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