An investment fund is considering two long term investments. Which investment offers the best rate of return
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An investment fund is considering two long term investments. Which investment offers the best rate of return assuming equal risks and a 10 year investment?
Bond: Coupon bond with a face value of $100,000 that can be purchased today for $70,000 that matures in 10 years. Its annual coupon rate is 8% paid semi-annually.
Stock: A stock whose shares can be purchased for $84 per share today and its price is forecast to grow 12% annually for the next 10 years. It will pay dividends of $1.50 semi-annually. Note that the future price of the stock can be calculated using the annual growth rate and the FV function.
Briefly discuss your recommendation.
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... Face Value
Face value is a financial term used to describe the nominal or dollar value of a security, as stated by its issuer. For stocks, the face value is the original cost of the stock, as listed on the certificate. For bonds, it is the amount paid to the...
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