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a.
To determine: The expected
Introduction:
Expected rate of return: When return is expected by the investor in the form of profit or loss after investing in an investment, the rate at which the expected return is calculated is called expected rate of return. This can also be termed as anticipated rate of returns.
b.
To determine: The yields to maturity two years and three years by using expectations theory
Introduction:
Expected rate of return: When return is expected by the investor in the form of profit or loss after investing in an investment, the rate at which the expected return is calculated is called expected rate of return. This can also be termed as anticipated rate of returns.
c.
To evaluate: Whether the market expectation of the return on 3-year bond is greater or lesser than the calculation done.
Introduction:
Expected rate of return: When return is expected by the investor in the form of profit or loss after investing in an investment, the rate at which the expected return is calculated is called expected rate of return. This can also be termed as anticipated rate of returns.
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