Question 3 (a) John, a retiree, approaches your financial advisory firm for advice on investing in stocks and bonds. He wants to know more about the differences between these 2 asset classes, as to cash flows, risks, returns and suitability of these investments for him. Apply your knowledge of stocks and bonds to advise him. (10 marks) (b) John further notes that in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the dividend yields of some stocks are at very attractive levels and asks your advice in regard to investing in these stocks. Evaluate and advise John. (5 marks) (c) John is now convinced that he should put some of his savings into bonds. You have identified the following 5-year bonds which have similar risk characteristics:- Bond Price Coupon Coupon frequency X 98 4% Semi-annually Y 95 3.5% Annually Z 94 3% Monthly Which of these bonds should you recommend John to invest assuming it meets his particular requirements and circumstances? (10 marks)

US Treasury Bonds Rates v Symbol Name Last Price AIRX 13 Week Treasury Bill 0.0900 AFVX Treasury Yield 5 Years 0.3620 ATNX Treasury Yield 10 Years 0.6270 ^TYX Treasury Yield 30 Years 1.2450 US Treasury Bonds Rates v Symbol Name Last Price AIRX 13 Week Treasury Bill 0.0900 AFVX Treasury Yield 5 Years 0.3620 ATNX Treasury Yield 10 Years 0.6270 ^TYX Treasury Yield 30 Years 1.2450