David Palmer identified the following bonds for investment: Bond A: A $1 million par, 10% annual coupon bond, which will mature on July 1, 2025. Bond B: A $1 million par, 14% semi-annual coupon bond (interest will be paid on January 1 and July 1 each year), which will mature on July 1, 2031. Bond C: A $1 million par, 10% quarterly coupon bond (interest will be paid on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 each year), which will mature on July 1, 2026. The three bonds were issued on July 1, 2011. If Bond B is issued at face value and both Bond B and Bond A are having the same yield to maturity (EAR) at issuance, calculate the market price of Bond A on July 1, 2011. [Can I have the equation please]

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David Palmer identified the following bonds for investment:

Bond A: A $1 million par, 10% annual coupon bond, which will mature on July 1, 2025.

Bond B: A $1 million par, 14% semi-annual coupon bond (interest will be paid on January 1 and July 1 each year), which will mature on July 1, 2031.

Bond C: A $1 million par, 10% quarterly coupon bond (interest will be paid on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 each year), which will mature on July 1, 2026.

The three bonds were issued on July 1, 2011.

If Bond B is issued at face value and both Bond B and Bond A are having the same yield to maturity (EAR) at issuance, calculate the market price of Bond A on July 1, 2011.

[Can I have the equation please]

 

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