A firm considers to invest in two zero-coupon bonds (A and B) in order to cover for a selection of its future liabilities. These zero-coupon bonds will be redeemed in 7 years' and in 20 years' time, respectively. The given selection of its liabilities consist of £11 million due in 11 years' time and £14 million due in 16 years' time. Find the value of bond B at a rate of interest of 5% per annum effective such that the first two conditions for Redington's theory of immunisation are satisfied
A firm considers to invest in two zero-coupon bonds (A and B) in order to cover for a selection of its future liabilities. These zero-coupon bonds will be redeemed in 7 years' and in 20 years' time, respectively. The given selection of its liabilities consist of £11 million due in 11 years' time and £14 million due in 16 years' time. Find the value of bond B at a rate of interest of 5% per annum effective such that the first two conditions for Redington's theory of immunisation are satisfied
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A firm considers to invest in two zero-coupon bonds (A and B) in order to cover for a selection of its future liabilities. These zero-coupon bonds will be redeemed in 7 years' and in 20 years' time, respectively.
The given selection of its liabilities consist of £11 million due in 11 years' time and £14 million due in 16 years' time.
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