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Bond |
Face Value |
Coupon rate |
Yield to Maturity |
Term to Maturity |
Duration |
A |
$1000 |
4% |
10% |
5 |
4.57 |
B |
$1000 |
12% |
10% |
5 |
4.07 |
Now suppose the yield to maturity becomes 11%. What are the % change in prices of bond A and B?
Solution:-
To Calculate Price of Bond when YTM is 10%-
To Calculate Price of Bond when YTM is 11%-
% change in Price of Bond A =
% change in Price of Bond A = -4.05%
% change in Price of Bond B =
% change in Price of Bond B = -5.70%
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