On May 30, 2021, Janice Kerr is considering the newly issued 10-year AAA corporate bonds shown in

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On May 30, 2021, Janice Kerr is considering the newly issued 10-year AAA corporate bonds shown in the following exhibit:

Description Sentinal, due May 30, 2031 Colina, due May 30, 2031 Coupon Price 4,00% 4.20% 100 100 Callable

a. Suppose that market interest rates decline by 100 basis points (i.e., 1%). Contrast the effect of this decline on the price of each bond. 

b. Should Kerr prefer the Colina over the Sentinal bond when rates are expected to rise or to fall?  

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ISE Essentials Of Investments

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