In: Finance
1.
Bond Features |
|
Maturity (years) = |
9 |
Face Value = |
$1,000 |
Starting Interest Rate |
4.89% |
Coupon Rate = |
3% |
Coupon dates (Annual) |
If interest rates change from 4.89% to 5.48% immediately after you buy the bond today (and stay at the new interest rate), what is the price effect in year 5 ?
State your answer to the nearest penny (e.g., 48.45)
If there is a loss, state your answer with a negative sign (e.g., -52.30)
2.
Bond Features |
|
Maturity (years) = |
7 |
Face Value = |
$1,000 |
Starting Interest Rate |
4.04% |
Coupon Rate = |
4% |
Coupon dates (Annual) |
If interest rates change from 4.04% to 6.11% immediately after you buy the bond today (and stay at the new interest rate), what is the price effect in year 4 ?
State your answer to the nearest penny (e.g., 48.45)
If there is a loss, state your answer with a negative sign (e.g., -52.30)
Q#1: Total term is 9 years. In year 5, remaining term to maturity is 4 years
Price effect in year 5= $48.03
Calculations as below:
Q#2: Total term is 7 years. In year 3, remaining term to maturity is 3 years
Price effect in year 4= -$53.89 (loss)
Calculations as below: