PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Chapter 3, Problem 34PS
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To prove: The duration of a bond makes an equal payment each year in perpetuity.
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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
Ch. 3 - (PRICE) In February 2009, Treasury 8.5s of 2020...Ch. 3 - (YLD) On the same day, Treasury 3.5s of 2018 were...Ch. 3 - (DURATION) What was the duration of the Treasury...Ch. 3 - (MDURATION) What was the modified duration of the...Ch. 3 - Bond prices and yields A 10-year bond is issued...Ch. 3 - Bond prices and yields The following statements...Ch. 3 - Bond prices and yields Construct some simple...Ch. 3 - Bond prices and yields A 10-year German government...Ch. 3 - Bond prices and yields A 10-year German government...Ch. 3 - Bond prices and yields A 10-year U.S. Treasury...
Ch. 3 - Bond returns If a bonds yield to maturity does not...Ch. 3 - Bond returns a. An 8%, five-year bond yields 6%....Ch. 3 - Prob. 10PSCh. 3 - Duration True or false? Explain. a....Ch. 3 - Duration Here are the prices of three bonds with...Ch. 3 - Duration Calculate the durations and volatilities...Ch. 3 - Prob. 14PSCh. 3 - Duration Find the spreadsheet for Table 3.4 in...Ch. 3 - Prob. 16PSCh. 3 - Spot interest rates and yields Which comes first...Ch. 3 - Prob. 18PSCh. 3 - Spot interest rates and yields Look again at Table...Ch. 3 - Prob. 20PSCh. 3 - Spot interest rates and yields Assume annual...Ch. 3 - Spot interest rates and yields A 6% six-year bond...Ch. 3 - Spot interest rates and yields Is the yield on...Ch. 3 - Prob. 24PSCh. 3 - Measuring term structure The following table shows...Ch. 3 - Term-structure theories The one-year spot interest...Ch. 3 - Term-structure theories Look again at the spot...Ch. 3 - Real interest rates The two-year interest rate is...Ch. 3 - Prob. 30PSCh. 3 - Bond ratings A bonds credit rating provides a...Ch. 3 - Prob. 32PSCh. 3 - Price and spot interest rates Find the arbitrage...Ch. 3 - Prob. 34PSCh. 3 - Prices and spot interest rates What spot interest...Ch. 3 - Prices and spot interest rates Look one more time...
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