Evaluate the following statement:The Yield-to-Maturity (YTM) of a par bond is higher than that of a discount bond.

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A: Bond ratings are an important aspect of the bond. It shows the credibility level of the bond issuer.

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Q: If you know the par value of bonds, the contract rate, and the market rate, how do you compute the…

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Q: he interest rate used to calculate the present value of a bond's cash flows is often referred to as…

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Q: Which of the following is TRUE about a bond's face (par) value? Select one: a. the face value of a…

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Q: What is the relationship between bond prices and interest rates? Describe the process of…

A: Bond price: The present discounted value of a bond's future cash flow is known as the bond price.…

Q: Remember from class that YTM - Riskfree = sum of rilk premiums. Assume the risk-free rate is 1.924…

A: Risk free rate = 1.924 Credit risk premium = 1.260 Maturity perium = 1.218

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Q: Describe the relationship between coupon rate and required rate of return that will result in a bond…

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Q: If the yield of maturity of the bond is equal the coupon rate, the price of this bond will be? a.…

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Q: What are some of the specific bond terms to understand the yield to maturity?

A: Yield to maturity (YTM) is the foreseen absolute profit for a bond if the bond holds until due or…

Q: Is current yields affected by whether the bond is callable ?

A: A callable bond is a bond where the institution that issues the bond has the option to prematurely…

Q: Discussthe problems with the traditional bond pricing approach by using the yield to maturity.

A: Solution- YTM means Yield to Maturity refers to the percentage rate of return paid on a bond, note…

Q: 2. Term structure premium, an inflation of bond and bond default premium are included in A. risk…

A: A bond includes various risks like(i) Term structure risk or maturity risk(ii) Inflation risk(iii)…

Q: A premium bond sells for ____________ as maturity approaches.

A: Premium bond is a type of bond which is sold at a higher price than its face Value.

Q: Justify and give your comment based on the following statements: (ii) Bond price is positively…

A: The interest rates of the bonds are change with the change in the money supply. The rate of…

Q: Duration is a measure of __________________. A) yield to maturity of a bond. B) coupon rate of a…

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Q: Bond price is: O Inversely related to cOupon rate and positively related to interest rate. O…

A: Bond are fixed interest bearing instrument that is issued to raise funds and has a fixed matuity…

Q: Which type of bond is likely to pay a coupon payment that is varying (i.e. it changes over time) ? O…

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Q: The relationship between bond prices and the interest rate bonds pay: Seleccione una: a. is Positive…

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Q: The discount bond sells for ____________ as maturity approaches.

A: Bond is a debt instrument issued by companies and government. It is a fixed income instrument which…

Q: Define coupon and market/effective interest rates as they determine bond pricing at par, premium, or…

A: Coupon rate is the rate of interest that is a fixed rate that is payable on bonds. For example, 8%…

Q: Which is the relationship between the price and the implicit rate of return of a bond?

A: When a company issues a bond, it asks the investor for a loan, i.e. you're lending the bond issuer…

Q: Which of the following bonds has the least reinvestment risk? A. A bond that has a higher coupon…

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Q: ole do bond length and bond convexity play in determining the interest rate risk of

A: In the bond portfolio interest is one of the major factor affecting on the bond.

Q: Which of the following best describes a bond?     Short-term debt security      Long-term debt…

A: Bonds are debt instruments issued by companies and other entities like municipalities etc.Bonds…

Q: Weighted average yield and Yield to Maturity (YTM) as yield measures for a portfolio of bonds.…

A: Yield is the amount of money an investment produces in relation to its cost and it can be used to…

Q: Define each of the following terms:c. Floating-rate bond; zero coupon bond; original issue…

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Q: Define bond yield to maturity. Why is it important?

A: YTM or Yield To Maturity is internal rate of return which is genrated by a bond that equates present…

Q: Duration is a measurement of a bond’s interest rate risk. It is also referred to as the…

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Q: when the bond price is above par or at a premium?

A: Coupon: Coupon is the annual or semiannual payment will be made by the issuer of the bond to its…

Q: an you write clearly the function of: Price of bond Duration of bond

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Q: A bond will be priced at a discount to par value if its coupon rate is less than its…

A: Bond prices have an inverse relationship with interest rates, with the price of the current bond…

Q: The formula for the yield to maturity, i, on a discount bond is (Points : 1)i = (Face value –…

A: i= (Face Value-Discount price)/ Discount price or i = (Face value− Price)/Price

Q: Define coupon and market/effective interest rates as they determine bond pricing at par, premium, or…

A: Coupon: Coupon is the annual or semiannual payment will be made by the issuer of the bond to its…

Q: As compared to an equivalent noncallable bond, should a callable bond’s yield be higher, lower or…

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Q: Which of the following is most appropriate for measuring a bond's sensitivity to yield to maturity?…

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Q: In calculating the interest rate risk of a bond portfolio, how do bond duration and bond convexity…

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Q: In the context of coupon-paying bonds, which of the following are most likely determined by market…

A: Coupon bond are type of bond issued with a fixed paid coupon payment at annual interest rate. Coupon…

Q: Explain in detail, in terms of current yield, capital gain yields and YTM, why:  a) If YTM = coupon…

A: Bonds are fixed-income securities that reflect loans from investors to borrowers (typically…