What is the coupon rate? Suppsoe a year later, Jake pockets in the first coupon and immediately sell the bond. As a result, he earns 6% for that one year. How much does he sell the bond for? Given the selling (market) price in Part 2, what is the YTM a year later?

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A Treasury coupon bond has 5-year to maturity with a face value of $1,000 and a current market price of $1,024.24. The bonds pay coupon annually and have a yield to maturity of 4 percent. Jake just purchased the bond at the current market price. 

What is the coupon rate?

Suppsoe a year later, Jake pockets in the first coupon and immediately sell the bond. As a result, he earns 6% for that one year. How much does he sell the bond for?

Given the selling (market) price in Part 2, what is the YTM a year later? 

 
 
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