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2. Yield value of a price change is defined as the difference change is the difference in the yields calculated at the two price levels. Assuming the par value is $1,000, what’s the yield value of a $50 increase of the following two bonds?
(1) A 7-year 4% semiannual bond with YTM 6% and par $1,000
(2) A 7-year 8% semiannual bond with YTM 6% and par $1,000
(3) Which bond has higher percentage price volatility? Comment.