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The maturities and yields of three zero-coupon bonds are as follows:
Maturity | YTM |
1 | 4% |
2 | 5% |
3 | 6% |
What is the forward rate for year 3, that is, the 1-year rate two years from now? Please express your answer in percent rounded to the nearest basis point.
Maturity | YTM |
1. r1 | 4% |
2. r2 | 5% |
3. r3 | 6% |
2f1 = (1 + r3)3/(1 + r2)2 - 1
2f1 = (1 + 0.06)3/(1 + 0.05)2 - 1
2f1 = 1.191016/1.1025 - 1
2f1 = 1.0802866213 - 1
2f1 = 0.0802866213
2f1 = 8.02866213%
2f1 = 8.03%
The 1-year rate two years from now is 8.03%