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5 years to maturity. 9 percent coupon. $1,000 face value, Market price (current) $1,126. annuals coupon payment.
what is duration of these bonds?
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A- 3.77 YEARS
B- 4.23 YEARS
C- 5 YEARS
D- 9 YEARS
Bond Par Value = $ 1000, Annual Coupon Rate = 9 % per annum payable annually, Bond Tenure = 5 years, Market Price = $ 1126
Annual Coupon Payment = 0.09 x 1000 = $ 90
Let the yield to maturity be R
1126 = 90 x (1/R) x [1-{1/(1+R)^(5)}] + 1000/(1+R)^(5)
Using EXCEL's Goal Seek Function we get:
R = 6.008% per annum
As is observable the bond's duration is 4.28 years or approximately equal to 4.23 years. Hence, the correct option is (B).