Given that the following Zero rate with semiannual compounding:< Zero rate(semi-annual)< Maturity (years) 0.50 1.0< 1.5 2.0< 5 5.250 5.5 67 (a) What are the rates with continuous compounding? (8 points)< (b) What is the forward rate expressed with continuous compounding and semi- annual compounding for the 6-month period beginning in 1.5 years? (4 points) (c) What is the value of an FRA that promises to pay 7% (compounded semi- annually) on a principal of $1 million for the 6-month started in 1.5 years? (8 points)<
Given that the following Zero rate with semiannual compounding:< Zero rate(semi-annual)< Maturity (years) 0.50 1.0< 1.5 2.0< 5 5.250 5.5 67 (a) What are the rates with continuous compounding? (8 points)< (b) What is the forward rate expressed with continuous compounding and semi- annual compounding for the 6-month period beginning in 1.5 years? (4 points) (c) What is the value of an FRA that promises to pay 7% (compounded semi- annually) on a principal of $1 million for the 6-month started in 1.5 years? (8 points)<
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