Consider a bond with the following characteristics: 30 years to maturity, 12% coupon rate, interest paid annually, $1,000 par value, $1,050 call price, and no
Consider a bond with the following characteristics: 30 years to maturity, 12% coupon rate, interest paid annually, $1,000 par value, $1,050 call price, and no call protection.
A) Suppose yields are 8%. What is the value of the call option?
B) What is the source of the gain from calling the bond? (One sentence is sufficient)
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Authors: Judith J. Baker, R.W. Baker
3rd Edition
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