7. Valuing semiannual coupon bonds Bonds often pay a coupon twice a year. For the valuation of bonds that make semiannual payments, the number of periods doubles, whereas the amount of cash flow decreases by half. Using the values of cash flows and number of periods, the valuation model is adjusted accordingly. Assume that a $1,000,000 par value, semiannual coupon US Treasury note with five years to maturity has a coupon rate of 3%. The yield to maturity (YTM) of the bond is 8.80%. Using this information and ignoring the other costs involved, calculate the value of the Treasury note: O $484,721.21 O $923,278.49 $769,398.74 $653,988.93 Based on your calculations and understanding of semiannual coupon bonds, complete the following statement: When valuing a semiannual coupon bond, the time period variable(N) used to calculate the price of a bond reflects the number of periods remaining in the bond's life. 5. Bond yields Coupon payments are fixed, but the percentage return that investors receive varies based on market conditions. This percentage return is referred to as the bond's yield. Yield to maturity (YTM) is the rate of return expected from a bond held until its maturity date. However, the YTM equals the expected rate of return under certain assumptions. Which of the following is one of those assumptions? The bond will not be called. O The bond has an early redemption feature. Consider the case of Demed Inc.: Demed Inc. has 9% annual coupon bonds that are callable and have 18 years left until maturity. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, and their current market price is $980.35. However, Demed Inc. may call the bonds in eight years at a call price of $1,060. What are the YTM and the yield to call (YTC) on Demed Inc.'s bonds? Value YTM YTC If interest rates are expected to remain constant, what is the best estimate of the remaining life left for Demed Inc.'s bonds? O 5 years 8 years O 10 years O 18 years If Demed Inc. issued new bonds today, what coupon rate must the bonds have to be issued at par