A trader, Peter, buys a treasury note with a face value of 1000, which will mature in 180 days. Currently such T-notes are yielding 4.25% per annum. a) what amount will peter pay for the T-note? b) What is the annual rate of return (HPY) for peter? c) what is the current yield of maturity (YTM) for the security?

A trader, Peter, buys a treasury note with a face value of 1000, which will mature in 180 days. Currently such T-notes are yielding 4.25% per annum. a) what amount will peter pay for the T-note? b) What is the annual rate of return (HPY) for peter? c) what is the current yield of maturity (YTM) for the security?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

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Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter2: The Domestic And International Financial Marketplace

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4P

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