2. Maya Harris, a junior bond analyst for Persimmon Advisors, is researching investment alternatives for clients....

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2. Maya Harris, a junior bond analyst for Persimmon Advisors, is researching investment alternatives for clients. Harris computed the following par and spot rates from annual-coupon sovereign government bonds: Maturity 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years Par Rate 1.70% 2.96% 3.65% 4.40% Spot Rate 1.70% a. Compute the 2-, 3-, and 4-year spot rates (22, Z3, and z4). (3 points) b. Harris is considering a four-year, 5% annual coupon corporate bond. If the appropriate z-spread is 4%, what is the value of the corporate bond per 100 par? (2 points) 2. Maya Harris, a junior bond analyst for Persimmon Advisors, is researching investment alternatives for clients. Harris computed the following par and spot rates from annual-coupon sovereign government bonds: Maturity 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years Par Rate 1.70% 2.96% 3.65% 4.40% Spot Rate 1.70% a. Compute the 2-, 3-, and 4-year spot rates (22, Z3, and z4). (3 points) b. Harris is considering a four-year, 5% annual coupon corporate bond. If the appropriate z-spread is 4%, what is the value of the corporate bond per 100 par? (2 points)

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a Given 1year spot rate 170 2year par rate 296 3year par ... View the full answer