18. The correct answer is option D. 8%
If the bond is issued at par, then the coupon rate is equal to the yield to maturity assuming that the coupons are reinvested at the yield to maturity.
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18. Today (T=0), an investor purchased a five year bond with an 8.0% coupon at par....
19. Today (T=0), an investor purchased a seven year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $105,500. The bond has a face value of $100,000. The bond's yield to maturity is closest to: A. 5.5 % B. 6.7 % C. 7.0 % D. 8.0 % E. 11.0% 20. Today (T=0), an investor purchased a nine year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $9,680. The bond has a face value of $10,000. In six months (T=0.5) interest rates have increased by 1.0%...
Today (T=0), an investor purchased a five year bond with an 8.0% coupon at par. Assume interest rates do not change from now until the bond’s maturity. If the investor holds the bond from now until maturity, the investor’s rate of return will be closest to: A. 4.0% B. 6.7% C. 7.0% D. 8.0% E. 9.7%
A. Today (T=0), an investor purchased a seven year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $105,500. The bond has a face value of $100,000. The bond’s yield to maturity is closest to: 5.5% 6.7% 7.0% 8.0% 11.0 % B. Today (T=0), an investor purchased a nine year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $9,680. The bond has a face value of $10,000. In six months (T=0.5) interest rates have increased by 1.0% and the investor decides to sell the bond...
21. Currently you have $120.00 in cash and 1000 shares of Stock Y in your brokerage account. You plan to sell your 1000 shares of Stock Y and use the proceeds to purchase as many shares of Stock X as possible. Assume you cannot borrow or buy partial shares of stock; you will also buy or sell at the best price offered. NYSE Bid 149.55 $ 127.88 $ Ask 150.45 $ 128.12$ NASDAQ Bid Ask 149.87 $ 150.13 127.70 $...
Today (T=0), an investor purchased a five year bond with an 8.0% coupon at par. Assume interest rates do not change from now until the bond’s maturity. If the investor holds the bond from now until maturity, the investor’s rate of return will be closest to
Today (T=0), an investor purchased a nine year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $9,680. The bond has a face value of $10,000. In six months (T=0.5) interest rates have increased by 1.0% and the investor decides to sell the bond immediately after receiving the first coupon payment. What is the investor’s total gain (loss) on the bond? HINT: Total Gain (Loss) = Price Change in Bond + Coupon
Today (T=0), an investor purchased a nine year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $9,680. The bond has a face value of $10,000. In six months (T=0.5) interest rates have increased by 1.0% and the investor decides to sell the bond immediately after receiving the first coupon payment. What is the investor’s total gain (loss) on the bond? HINT: Total Gain (Loss) = Price Change in Bond + Coupon A. ($583) B. ($183) C. ($150) D. $190 E. $990
Today (T=0), an investor purchased a nine year bond with an 8.0% coupon for $9,680. The bond has a face value of $10,000. In six months (T=0.5) interest rates have increased by 1.0% and the investor decides to sell the bond immediately after receiving the first coupon payment. What is the investor’s total gain (loss) on the bond? HINT: Total Gain (Loss) = Price Change in Bond + Coupon A. ($583) B. ($183) C. ($150) D. $190 E. $990
e the following exchange quotes to help answer problems 18-19. NYSE NASDAQ Bid Ask Bid Ask CompanyX CompanyY $ 149.55 150.45 149.87 150.13 y YS 127.88 S 128.12 127.70 S 128.30 18. Currently you have $120.00 in cash and 1000 shares of Stock Y in your brokerage account. You plan to sell your 1000 shares of Stock Y and use the proceeds to purchase as many shares of Stock X as possible. Assume you cannot borrow or buy partial shares...
Today (T=0), an investor purchased a 20 year bond with a 5.00% coupon and a face value of $100,000 for $106,550. In six months (T=0.5) interest rates have decreased by 0.50% and the investor decides to sell the bond immediately after receiving the first coupon payment. What is the investor’s total gain (loss) on the bond? HINT: Total Gain (Loss) = Price Change in Bond + Coupon