Question: Suppose that three months have passed, so it is August 15, 2000. You are given the following data: Maturity Date Z(0,T) Nov 2000 (3 months)
Suppose that three months have passed, so it is August 15, 2000. You are given the following data:
| Maturity Date | Z(0,T) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2000 (3 months) | 0.9844 |
| Feb 2001 (6 months) | 0.9690 |
| May 2001 (9 months) | 0.9531 |
| Aug 2001 (12 months) | 0.9386 |
Now consider November 15, 2000
a. What is the value of the forward agreement now? Round to the nearest cent.
b. What is the six-month spot rate (semi-annually compounded) now? Round to four digits after the decimal.
c. What is the cash flow in May 2001 if you invest $100 at the spot rate in Nov. 2000? Round to the nearest cent.
d. What is the cash-flow in May 2001 if you invest $100 using the original forward rate agreement? Round to the nearest cent.
| Maturity Date | Z(0,T) |
|---|---|
| Feb 2001 (3 months) | 0.9848 |
| May 2001 (6 months) | 0.9692 |
| Aug 2001 (9 months) | 0.9545 |
| Nov 2001 (12 months) | 0.9402 |
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