Question: Discuss 2 reasons for the discrepancy between the expectations and the actual change in market price for the bonds. (B) From the issuer's perspectives, explain
Discuss 2 reasons for the discrepancy between the expectations and the actual change in market price for the bonds.

(B) From the issuer's perspectives, explain the relationship between call risk premiums and the level of interest rates in the economy. (6 Marks) On June 1, 1989, a bond portfolio manager is evaluating the following data concerning 3 bonds held in portfolio Bond Rating Coupon Maturity Call Price (Date) Market YTM Modified Price Duration X AA 0% 8/14/2014 Noncall 59.44 10.25% 5.2 years Y 14% 3/30/2018 Noncall 116.60 11.00% 5.2 years Z AA 10.25% 7/15/2017 100 (6/1/2010) 98.63 10.50% 5.2 years Change in Market Price +5.1% AA +5.5% +2.4% It is noted that all 3 bonds have the same modified duration and thus are expected to rise in price by 5.2% for a 100 basis point decline in interest rates. However, the data from the above table shows that a different change in price occurs for each bond. (C) Discuss 2 reasons for the discrepancy between the expectations and the actual change in market price for the bonds. (8 Marks)
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