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You are strongly of the opinion that interest rates are going to fall within the next six months. Consequently, you are considering investing in an eight-year treasury bond that is currently trading at a yield to maturity of 2.20%. The bond has a coupon rate of 2.20% and pays coupon interest semi-annually. Your belief is that the yield to maturity on these bonds will fall by 40 basis points to 1.80% within the next six months. 


What percentage return will you earn if you buy the bonds now and sell them in six months, if your belief is realised?

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Chapter # 12- Valuation: Cash-Flow-Based Approaches
Section: INTEGRATIVE CASE
Problem: 2
Posted Date: September 01, 2023 01:01:28
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