Question: The current term structure on zero coupon US treasuries is a follows: Maturity (yrs) YTM (%) 1 7 2 8 3 8.5 If today the
The current term structure on zero coupon US treasuries is a follows:
| Maturity (yrs) | YTM (%) |
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 8 |
| 3 | 8.5 |
If today the US issues a 2-year coupon bond paying 9% annual coupons, what price will the bond sell for? (assume $1000 face value)
Group of answer choices
$101.86
$97.95
$102.56
$102.96
Using the same information as in Question 6 above, what will the YTM on the new 2-year bond be?
Group of answer choices
7.96%
6.74%
5.67%
5.26%
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