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WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO? 1 0 . WHAT ARE THE FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN MANAGING BOND PORTFOLIO 5 RISK ASSOCIATED WITH BONDS Zero - coupon

WHAT IS A PORTFOLIO?
10.WHAT ARE THE FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN MANAGING BOND PORTFOLIO
5 RISK ASSOCIATED WITH BONDS
Zero - coupon bond is selling at C100,000 with a maturity value of C120,000. A pension fund knows that it has a total liability of C115,000 to pay in 5-years time. The zero- coupon bond is being sold at the same time with a bond class A with a face value of C90,000 but paying coupon of 5% per annum. Both bonds have 5-years to mature. Which bond should the pension fund purchase to meet the impending liability. The bond class A is also selling for C100,000.
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