1. Although it is uncommon, every year companies go bankrupt. What happens to a companys stocks and bonds when it goes bankrupt?

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b. How could bonds be used to provide regular income? What if they dont pay coupons?

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1. Calculate the dollar amount of interest and approximate the market value for the following $1,000 bonds.

Interest Rate When Issued	Dollar Amount of Interest for the Existing Bond	Interest Rate for Comparable Bonds Issued Today	Approximate Market Value
6%		5%
6.1%		7.2%
7.5%		6.6%

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1. Mr. Faisal purchased a high-yield corporate bond with a face value of $1,000 at its

current market price of $850 on January 2, 2021. It pays 5 percent interest and it will mature on December 31, 2030.

1. Determine the current yield on Mr. Faisal bond investment at the time of purchase
2. Determine the yield to maturity on Mr. Faisal bond investment at the time of purchase

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