You have estimated spot rates as follows: T = 5.40%, r2 = 5.80%, r3 = 6.10%,...

 

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You have estimated spot rates as follows: T₁ = 5.40%, r2 = 5.80%, r3 = 6.10%, r4 = 6.30%, r5 = 6.40%. a. What are the discount factors for each date (i.e., the present value of $1 paid in year t)? b. Calculate the PV of the following $1,000 bonds assuming annual coupons and maturity of: (1) 5.4%, two-year bond; (2) 5.4%, five- year bond; and (3) 10.4%, five-year bond. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B What are the discount factors for each date (i.e., the present value of $1 paid in year t)? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 3 decimal places. Year 1 2 3 4 5 Discount Factors You have estimated spot rates as follows: T₁ = 5.40%, r2 = 5.80%, r3 = 6.10%, r4 = 6.30%, r5 = 6.40%. a. What are the discount factors for each date (i.e., the present value of $1 paid in year t)? b. Calculate the PV of the following $1,000 bonds assuming annual coupons and maturity of: (1) 5.4%, two-year bond; (2) 5.4%, five- year bond; and (3) 10.4%, five-year bond. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B What are the discount factors for each date (i.e., the present value of $1 paid in year t)? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 3 decimal places. Year 1 2 3 4 5 Discount Factors

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Discount Factor DFt 1 1 rtt Where rt is the spot rate for year t a Calculation of the discount facto... View the full answer