2 1. If inflation is expected to be relatively low, then interest rates will tend to be relatively low, other things held constant A True B. False Samuel found two opportunities of investment A (rate of retum 3%, standard deviation 6%) and investment B(rate of return 8%, standard deviation 4%). Investment B is better than Investment Athints calculate each CV and then compare each other) A True B. False 3. The larger the standard deviation is the lower the probability that actual returns will be dose to expected returns. A True B. False If inflation is expected to increase in the future and the maturity risk premium (MRP) is greater than zero, the Treasury bond yield curve must be upward sloping. A True B. False 5. A 15-year bond with a face value of $1,000 currently sells for $1,200. So, the bond's yield to maturity or discount rate is less than its coupon rate. A True B. False 4 6. Deretrice Corporation has 6-year bonds. Inflation premium (P) on a 6year bond is 1.00%. The real risk-free rate is r = 2.30%, the default risk premium for Demetrice's bonds is DRP = 0.85% versus zero for T-bonds, the liquidity premium on Demetrice's bonds is LP = 1.20%, and the maturity risk premium for all bonds is found with the formula MRP = (t = 1) 0.1%, wheret - number of years to maturity. What is the yield on Demetrice Corporation's 6-year bonds? 7. Brisby inc's bonds currently sell for $800 and have a par value of $1,000. They pay a $100 annual coupon and have a 20- year maturity, but they can be called in 5 years at $1,200. What is their Capital Gain Yield (CGY)? 8. A 10-year, 5% semiannual coupon bond selling for $1,135.90 can be called in 4 years for $1,200 (hint: par value is $1,000). What is its yield to maturity (YTM)? DF