Bonds valuation
You own a bond that pays 70$ in annual interest, with a 1 000$
par value. It matures in 15 years. Your required rate of return is
7%.
Ba: Calculate the value of the bond.
Bb: How does the value change if your required
rate of return (i) increases to 9% or (ii) decreases to 5% ?
Bc: Explain the implications of your answers in
part Bb as they relate to interest rate risk, premium bonds, and
discount...