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A bond with a par value of $1,000 has a 6% coupon rate with semi-annual coupon payments made on July 1 and January 1. If the bond changes hands on November 1, which of the following is true with respect to accrued interest?
The buyer will pay the seller $20 of accrued interest
The seller will pay the buyer $20 of accrued interest
The buyer will pay the seller $10 of accrued interest
The seller will pay the buyer $10 of accrued interest
None of the above
A is correct.
Semi-annual coupon = 6% x 1000 / 2 = 30 every six months.
Period between July and November = 4 months. Hence, accrued interest = 30 / 6 x 4 = $20
As the seller has held the bond till November, the buyer has to pay the accrued interest to the seller.