Drake Ltd has issued bonds that are currently priced at $1056.70. They have a $1,000 par value and 9 years to maturity. They pay a semi-annual coupon of 7%. What is the annualised yield to maturity on this bond.

 

2. Tiffany Ltd bonds have a coupon rate of 6%, paid semi-annually, face value of $1,000, and mature at the end of 6 years. What is the current price on this bond if its yield to maturity is 8%.

 

3. You plan to purchase property in Melbourne 12 years from today at an estimated purchase price of $1,250,000.  The funds for the property will be accumulated by making 12 equal annual deposits in your savings account, which earn 15%  interest, compounded annually.  If you make your first deposit at the end of this year and you would like your account to reach $1,250,000 when the final deposit is made, what will be the amount of each annual deposit?

 

4. You are reviewing an investment in a zero-coupon bond. The bond matures at the end of 5 years with a face value of $1,000. What value would you place on the bond if the yield to maturity is 9%?

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Answer 1 To calculate the annualized yield to maturity on Drake Ltd bonds we can use the following formula Annualized Yield to Maturity 1 Semiannual Y... View the full answer