Bootstrapping technique is often used to construct a zero-coupon yield.
a. Using the bootstrapping technique, construct a zero-coupon yield if the 3-year zero yields are given as 5% p.a. and a 2-year coupon-bearing bond is priced at £98 with a 3% coupon. The 1-year LIBOR rate is given at 2.5% p.a.

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FACE VALUE 100 YEAR TO MATURITY 025 05 1 15 BOND PRICE 99 9825 9... View the full answer