Essentials Of Investments
Essentials Of Investments
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ISBN: 9781260013924
Author: Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Client Billy Mack Co. wants to immunize its pension obligations (present value = $150 million with a duration of 22
years) with two $1000 face value bonds. The first bond is a 7-year 5% annual coupon bond issued by Jaime Corp. The
second bond issuer, Kari Ltd., has issued a consol bond paying a 10% annual coupon perpetually. Ms. Thompson
wants you to calculate the money Billy Mack should allocate to each of these bonds to immunize its pension against
interest rate risk.
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Transcribed Image Text:Client Billy Mack Co. wants to immunize its pension obligations (present value = $150 million with a duration of 22 years) with two $1000 face value bonds. The first bond is a 7-year 5% annual coupon bond issued by Jaime Corp. The second bond issuer, Kari Ltd., has issued a consol bond paying a 10% annual coupon perpetually. Ms. Thompson wants you to calculate the money Billy Mack should allocate to each of these bonds to immunize its pension against interest rate risk.
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