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ABC has just issued a $1,000 par value bond that will mature in 10 years. This bond pays interest of $45 every six months. If the annual yield to maturity of this bond is 7%, what is the price of the ABC bond if the market is in equilibrium?
$992 |
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$1,062 |
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$1,112 |
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none of above |
The Price of the ABC Bond
Variables |
Financial Calculator Keys |
Figures |
Par Value/Face Value of the Bond [$1,000] |
FV |
1,000 |
Coupon Amount [$45] |
PMT |
45 |
Market Interest Rate or Yield to maturity on the Bond [7.00% x ½] |
1/Y |
3.50 |
Maturity Period/Time to Maturity [10 Years x 2] |
N |
20 |
Bond Price |
PV |
? |
Here, we need to set the above key variables into the financial calculator to find out the Price of the Bond. After entering the above keys in the financial calculator, we get the Price of the Bond (PV) = $1,142.12.
The Price of the ABC Bond will be $1,142.12.
“Hence, the answer will be none of above”