Suppose today is October 23rd 2020. You want to buy a treasury strip (treasury zero coupon bond)
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Suppose today is October 23rd 2020. You want to buy a treasury strip (treasury zero coupon bond) that matures on October 23rd 2032. You check the ask price and see that it is selling for $87.50.
- Calculate the ask yield of the bond assuming annual compounding?
- You wonder what rate of return you would earn each year if you buy this bond and hold it till maturity.
- If you buy this bond at $87.50 today and expect it to hold it till maturity, what rate of return are you expecting to earn over your holding period?
- If you hold this bond till maturity, are you exposed to interest rate risk?
- If you buy this bond at $87.50 and hold it till maturity, what will be your realized rate of return?
- If you buy 1 unit of this bond at $87.50, how much will the treasury pay you at maturity?
- What is the yield the maturity of this bond?
- What is the 12-year spot rate?
- What is the discount price of this bond?
- Calculate the ask yield of this bond assuming semi-annual compounding.
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ISBN: 978-0133019933
3rd edition
Authors: Jeffrey M. Perloff
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