Chapter 18, Problem 5P

### Fundamentals of Financial Manageme...

15th Edition
Eugene F. Brigham + 1 other
ISBN: 9781337395250

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### Fundamentals of Financial Manageme...

15th Edition
Eugene F. Brigham + 1 other
ISBN: 9781337395250
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# FUTURES What is the implied nominal interest rate on a 10-year U.S. T-notes ($100,000) futures contract that settled at 103-060? If interest rates increased by 3%, what would be the contract's new value? Summary Introduction To determine: The implied nominal interest rate and new value of the contract. Explanation Given information: A Country U’s Treasury notes of$100,000 for 10-years where a future contract is formed to settle at 103-060. The interest rates increased by 3 percent.

Compute the implied nominal interest rate and new value of the contract:

The future contract settled at 1036/32% that means 103 plus (632%) of the value of Treasury note that is $103,187.50(1.031875×$100,000\$1,000×100) . The number of bonds issued is 100 based on assumption. Now, determine the implied nominal interest rate (rd) using the following equation by a financial calculator:

rd=t=120Present value of treasury note

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