P6-29 Yield to maturity Three years ago, ABC Company issued 10-year bonds that pay 5% semiannually....

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P6-29 Yield to maturity Three years ago, ABC Company issued 10-year bonds that pay 5% semiannually. a) If the bond currently sells for $1045, what is the yield to maturity (YTM) on this bond? b) If you are expecting the interest rate to drop in the near future and you want to gain profit by speculating on a bond, will you buy or sell this bond? Explain. P6-29 Yield to maturity Three years ago, ABC Company issued 10-year bonds that pay 5% semiannually. a) If the bond currently sells for $1045, what is the yield to maturity (YTM) on this bond? b) If you are expecting the interest rate to drop in the near future and you want to gain profit by speculating on a bond, will you buy or sell this bond? Explain.