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Bora purchases a 30 year annual coupon bond in the primary market for $1,000. The bond has a yield to maturity that reflects a risk

Bora purchases a 30 year annual coupon bond in the primary market for $1,000. The bond has a yield to maturity that reflects a risk free rate of 4% and a risk premium of 6%. Immediately before his 4th coupon payment, Bora decides to sell the bond. At the time of sale, the economy is in a recession. The risk free rate has fallen to 2% and the risk premium has fallen to 1%.

b) What would the selling price be if it was a 20 year bond instead of a 30 year bond?

Please provide your solution.


a)

Around $2,751


b)

Around $1,979


c)

Around $2,251


d)

Around $1,551


e)

None of the answers are correct


a) What is the competitive market value of the bond in the secondary market?

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Question 65 options:


a)

Around $2,351


b)

Around $1,551


c)

None of the answers are correct


d)

Around $2,751


e)

Around $2,051

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