Linda wanted to invest in a bond issued by JoJo Ltd. The bond has $1,000 par value, matures in ten (8) years and has a coupon rate of 8.5%, with coupon paid semi-annually. What is the maximum price Linda should pay for the bond if her alternative is to invest in her friend's company who will guarantee a 10% pa return, compound semi-annually?

Linda wanted to invest in a bond issued by JoJo Ltd. The bond has $1,000 par value, matures in ten (8) years and has a coupon rate of 8.5%, with coupon paid semi-annually. What is the maximum price Linda should pay for the bond if her alternative is to invest in her friend's company who will guarantee a 10% pa return, compound semi-annually?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter6: Fixed-income Securities: Characteristics And Valuation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4P

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