A bond with a redemption value of £100 pays coupons of £1.50 semi-annually (i.e. the ond holder receives £1.50 twice per year), with the first coupon due in half a year. The ond will mature in ten years' time. It is currently selling for £95.25. a) Without making any calculations can you determine which is greater: the redempt yield or the interest yield? Why? b) Compute the redemption yield (annual effective), using a method of your choice, explaining your calculation. You may find the videos at the end of Section 32 helpf
A bond with a redemption value of £100 pays coupons of £1.50 semi-annually (i.e. the ond holder receives £1.50 twice per year), with the first coupon due in half a year. The ond will mature in ten years' time. It is currently selling for £95.25. a) Without making any calculations can you determine which is greater: the redempt yield or the interest yield? Why? b) Compute the redemption yield (annual effective), using a method of your choice, explaining your calculation. You may find the videos at the end of Section 32 helpf
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