A $1,000 face value, semi-annual coupon bond, with a coupon rate of 6.00% per annum has a
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A $1,000 face value, semi-annual coupon bond, with a coupon rate of 6.00% per annum has a maturity of five years. This bond currently yields 7.00% per annum, compounded semi-annually. At the end of two years, this bond sells for $1,030.00.
a) What price would you pay for the bond now?
b) What is the holding period yield?
c) What is the default risk for a bond?
Explain carefully why this risk arises for a bond.
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