73% Back BT321_Fall2021_PS2.pdf 3. Now suppose P1,2 = -1. If the investor wants to minimize her risk in investing in this portfolio, how should she choose W1 and W2 = 1-W ? (Hint: Square of Difference). Question #3 (25 points) Hint: Solve this question with your financial calculator to prepare for Exam 2! 1. Company A's bond has a current price of $950, a par value of $1,000, and matures in 30 years. If interest is paid semi-annually and the bond is priced to yield 8%, what is the bond's annual coupon rate? 2. Company B's bond has a 8% coupon rate (with interest paid semi-annually), a par value of $1,000, and matures in 15 years. If the bond is priced to yield 5%, what is the bond's current price? 3. Company C's bond has an 6% coupon rate (semi-annual interest), a maturity value of $1,000, matures in 10 years, and a current price of $1,200. What is the bond's yield-to-maturity? 4. A 30-year, $1,000 par value bond has an 8% annual coupon rate (with interest paid semi-annually). The bond currently sells for $900. If the yield to maturity remains at its current rate, what will the price be 10 years from now? 73% Back BT321_Fall2021_PS2.pdf 3. Now suppose P1,2 = -1. If the investor wants to minimize her risk in investing in this portfolio, how should she choose W1 and W2 = 1-W ? (Hint: Square of Difference). Question #3 (25 points) Hint: Solve this question with your financial calculator to prepare for Exam 2! 1. Company A's bond has a current price of $950, a par value of $1,000, and matures in 30 years. If interest is paid semi-annually and the bond is priced to yield 8%, what is the bond's annual coupon rate? 2. Company B's bond has a 8% coupon rate (with interest paid semi-annually), a par value of $1,000, and matures in 15 years. If the bond is priced to yield 5%, what is the bond's current price? 3. Company C's bond has an 6% coupon rate (semi-annual interest), a maturity value of $1,000, matures in 10 years, and a current price of $1,200. What is the bond's yield-to-maturity? 4. A 30-year, $1,000 par value bond has an 8% annual coupon rate (with interest paid semi-annually). The bond currently sells for $900. If the yield to maturity remains at its current rate, what will the price be 10 years from now