5. (1.5 points) Suppose the yield to maturity on a one-year zero-coupon bond is 2%. The...

  

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5. (1.5 points) Suppose the yield to maturity on a one-year zero-coupon bond is 2%. The yield to maturity on a two-year zero-coupon bond is 4%. (a) According to the Expectations Hypothesis, what is the expected one-year rate in the marketplace for year 2? (b) Consider an investor who is absolutely convinced that the rate on a one-year bond will be exactly 4% this time next year. Which of these two bonds, the one-year zero coupon bond, or the two-year zero coupon bond, should this investor buy to maximize their one year return (under their strongly-held belief about future rates)? 5. (1.5 points) Suppose the yield to maturity on a one-year zero-coupon bond is 2%. The yield to maturity on a two-year zero-coupon bond is 4%. (a) According to the Expectations Hypothesis, what is the expected one-year rate in the marketplace for year 2? (b) Consider an investor who is absolutely convinced that the rate on a one-year bond will be exactly 4% this time next year. Which of these two bonds, the one-year zero coupon bond, or the two-year zero coupon bond, should this investor buy to maximize their one year return (under their strongly-held belief about future rates)?

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