Maturity (years)      1            2         3        4         5 Zero-coupon YTM 4.6%   5.0%    5.4%    5.8%    6.1%  What is the price today of two-year, default-free security with a face value of $1000 and an annual coupon rate of 6%? Does this bond trade at a discount, at par, or at a premium?

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Maturity (years)      1            2         3        4         5
Zero-coupon YTM 4.6%   5.0%    5.4%    5.8%    6.1%

 What is the price today of two-year, default-free security with a face value of $1000 and an annual coupon rate of 6%? Does this bond trade at a discount, at par, or at a premium?

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