You hold a bond portfolio that consists of (i) a 4-year bond with a face value of $100 that pays an annual coupon of 10%, and (ii) a 2-year bond with a face value of $100 that pays an annual coupon of 20%. The yield curve is flat at = 5%. You are worried about fluctuations in the price of your portfolio. Explain how you can hedge your risk using 3-year zero-coupon bonds with a face value of 100.

You hold a bond portfolio that consists of (i) a 4-year bond with a face value of $100 that pays an annual coupon of 10%, and (ii) a 2-year bond with a face value of $100 that pays an annual coupon of 20%. The yield curve is flat at r = 5%. You are worried about fluctuations in the price of your portfolio. Explain how you can hedge your risk using 3-year zero-coupon bonds with a face value of 100