1a) Question: Suppose you observe the following zero-coupon bond prices per $1 of maturity payment: 0.96397...
1a) Question: Suppose you observe the following zero-coupon bond prices per $1 of maturity payment: 0.96397 (1-year), 0.93538 (2-year), 0.92247 (3-year). Compute the 3-year continuously compounded zero-coupon bond yield.
Answers: a. 2.69% b. 4.50% c. 2.42% d. 1.40% e. 8.40%
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3 years total return:
Hence, 3-year continuously compounded zero-coupon bond yield is 2.69% (8.07%/3)
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