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An investor purchases a bond in 2005 for $1,150 with 10 years to maturity. The par value is $1,000. The annual coupon rate is 12 percent and coupon payments are made semi-annually. Assuming semi-annual compounding, what is the annual yield-to-maturity on the bond?
Group of answer choices
a. 2.24 %
b. 4.82%
c. 6.06 %
d. 9.63 %
Face Value of Bond = $1000
Semi-annual coupon payments = $1000*12%*1/2
= $60
No of coupon Payments = No of years to maturity*2
=10 years*2
= 20
Current Price = $1150
Calculating Semi-annual Yield to maturity(YTM) using Excel rate function:-
Semi-annual YTM = 4.8152%
Annual YTM = 4.8152%*2
Annual YTM = 9.63%
So, the annual yield-to-maturity on the bond is 9.63%
Option D