2-year zero coupon bond has a face value of £100 and a price of £92. A three year zero coupon bond has a price of £94. Neither bond has call or put options. What advice would you give to your clients.   A.  Buy the 3-year bond and sell the 2-year bond.   B.  Buy the 3-year bond and use the repo market to finance the purchase.   C.  Sell the 2-year bond   D.  Sell the 3-year bond

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A 2-year zero coupon bond has a face value of £100 and a price of £92. A three year zero coupon bond has a price of £94. Neither bond has call or put options. What advice would you give to your clients.

 

A. 

Buy the 3-year bond and sell the 2-year bond.

 

B. 

Buy the 3-year bond and use the repo market to finance the purchase.

 

C. 

Sell the 2-year bond

 

D. 

Sell the 3-year bond

 

 

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