Question
You observe the following three spot rates: 0 r 1 =3% 0 r 2 =5%
You observe the following three spot rates:
0r1=3% 0r2=5% 0r3=7%
These sport rates suggest that the economy is headed for recession, steady growth, or boom?
A bond has a coupon rate of 8%, matures in three years, and has a face value of $1,000.
The bond cash flow at t=1 is _______________________
The present value of the bond cash flow at t=1 (rounded to the nearest penny) is_______________________
The bond cash flow at t=2 is_______________________
The present value of the bond cash flow at t=2 (rounded to the nearest penny) is_______________________
The bond cash flow at t=3 is _______________________
The present value of the bond cash flow at t=3 (rounded to the nearest penny) is_______________________
The bond price rounded to the nearest penny is _______________________
The bond yield to maturity (YTM,) expressed as a percent is_______________________
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Intermediate Financial Management
Authors: Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves
11th edition
978-1111530266
