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You are considering two bonds, AMD and BBS. Both bonds are selling at par and pay the same amount of interest of $120 annually. Bond AMD will mature in 5 years while bond BBS will mature in 6 years. If the YTM on these two bonds increases by 1%, what do you expect to happen to their
• A. Both bond prices will increase, but BBS will increase more than AMD.
• B. Both bond prices will decrease, but BBS will decrease more than AMD.
• C. Both bond prices will increaks, but AMD will increase more than BBS.
D. Both bond prices will decrease, but AMD will decrease more than BBS.
You observe the current yield curve as follows: r0.5=4%, r1=4.2%, r1.5=4.3%, and Г2=4.1%. What is the price of a T-note which has a coupon rate of 4%, 2 years to maturity, and $1,000 par?
• A. $1,064.69
• B. $998.03
• C. $992.52
• D. $988.87
The interest rates on 3- and 2-year Treasuries are 2.35% and 2.20%, respectively. If you estimate that the 1-year expected spot rate in year 3 is 2.53%, what is the liquidity premium on the 3-year Treasuries based on the liquidity preference theory?
• A. 0.04%
• B. 0.08%
• C. 0.19%
• D. 0.12%
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