A coupon bond has a life of 5 years, makes semiannual coupon payments at the rate of
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A coupon bond has a life of 5 years, makes semiannual coupon payments at the rate of 6 percent per year, has a principal of $100, and a market price of $95.
a. Using Excel, compute this bond’s yield to maturity.
b. Compute the duration of the bond.
CouponA coupon or coupon payment is the annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value and paid from issue date until maturity. Coupons are usually referred to in terms of the coupon rate (the sum of coupons paid in a...
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An Introduction to Derivative Securities Financial Markets and Risk Management
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