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A portfolio manager is considering buying two bonds. Bond A matures in three years and has a coupon rate of 10% payable semiannually. Bond B,

  1. A portfolio manager is considering buying two bonds. Bond A matures in three years and has a coupon rate of 10% payable semiannually. Bond B, of the same credit quality, matures in 10 years and has a coupon rate of 12% payable semiannually. Both bonds are priced at par.
    1. what are the YTMs of these bonds?
    2. What are the total Dollar Return for Bond A and Bond A if horizon is 3 years, reinvestment rate is 7% and Yield at the time of year 3 is 11%.
    3. What are the % Return for Bond A and Bond A if horizon is 3 years, reinvestment rate is 7% and Yield at the time of year 3 is 11%.
    4. What is EAR for Bond A and EAR for Bond B?
    5. What percentage of total Dollar Return are reinvestment amount, capital gain and coupons only?

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