Bonds Yields (part - 1)

Valuing semiannual coupon bonds (part 2)

ld to maturity (YTM) is the rate of return expected from a bond held until its maturity date. However, the YTIM equals the expected rate of return under certain assumptions. Which of the following is one of these assumptions? O The bond has an early redemption feature. O The bond will not be called. Consider the case of Swing Co. Swing Co. 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 $1,130.35. However, Swing Co. may call the bonds in eight years at a call price of $1,060. what are the YTM and yield to call (YTC) on Swing Co, 's bonds? Value YTM YTC 7.36% 7.64% 7.09% If interest rates are expected to remain constant, what is the best estimate of the remaining life 9599 bonds? 18 years O 8 years O 10 years 5 years if Swing Co, issued new bonds today, what coupon rate must the bonds have to be issued at par