Mr. Jose wants to invest in bonds a sum of Ksh.100000. Three bonds are being examined...

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Mr. Jose wants to invest in bonds a sum of Ksh.100000. Three bonds are being examined by him with a holding period of three years. Each bond is given AAA rating by the credit rating agency. In the economic scenario, the economic cycle is beginning to mature and inflation is expected to increase. In an effort to contain the inflation, Central Bank of Keya is moving towards credit squeeze. Mr. Jose's effective tax bracket is 50 per cent. The details of the bonds are given below: Coupon rate Maturity (years) Yield to maturity Duration Bond A 0% 5 11% 5 Bond B 10% 7 12% 6.58 Bond C 10% 5 11% 4.68 If Mr. Jose has to pick up ay two of the bonds what would be his choice? What are the reasons you cite for picking up that particular bond? (10 marks) Mr. Jose wants to invest in bonds a sum of Ksh.100000. Three bonds are being examined by him with a holding period of three years. Each bond is given AAA rating by the credit rating agency. In the economic scenario, the economic cycle is beginning to mature and inflation is expected to increase. In an effort to contain the inflation, Central Bank of Keya is moving towards credit squeeze. Mr. Jose's effective tax bracket is 50 per cent. The details of the bonds are given below: Coupon rate Maturity (years) Yield to maturity Duration Bond A 0% 5 11% 5 Bond B 10% 7 12% 6.58 Bond C 10% 5 11% 4.68 If Mr. Jose has to pick up ay two of the bonds what would be his choice? What are the reasons you cite for picking up that particular bond? (10 marks)

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The detailed answer for the above question is provided below Mr Jose should pick up Bond B and Bo... View the full answer