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A) Cosmos issued a new series of bonds on January 1, 1995. The bonds were sold at par ($1,000), had a 12% coupon, and mature
A) Cosmos issued a new series of bonds on January 1, 1995. The bonds were sold at par ($1,000), had a 12% coupon, and mature in 30 years, on December 31, 2024. Coupon payments are made semiannually (on June 30 and December 31).
On July 1, 2018, 6.5 years before maturity, Cosmos's bonds sold for $916.42. What was the capital gains yield at that time?
Note: answer is a percentage, enter only the number
B) Cosmos issued a new series of bonds on January 1, 1995. The bonds were sold at par ($1,000), had a 12% coupon, and mature in 30 years, on December 31, 2024. Coupon payments are made semiannually (on June 30 and December 31).
On July 1, 2018, 6.5 years before maturity, Cosmos's bonds sold for $916.42. What was the total return at that time?
Note: answer is a percentage, enter only the number
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Introduction To Finance Markets, Investments, And Financial Management
Authors: Ronald W. Melicher, Edgar A. Norton
17th Edition
1119561175, 978-1119561170
