A zero-coupon bond has a yield to maturity of 8% and a par value of $1,000. If the bond matures in 8 years, at what price should the bond sell today?
a) $501.90
b) $555.28
c) $573.88
d) $540.30
Answer: Option (d)
Valuation of Zero Coupon Bond |
Coupon Rate = 0 |
Time Period = 8 Years |
Redemption Value = Twice par = 2*$1,000 = $ 2,000 |
Yield to Maturity = 8% |
Par Value = $ 1,000 |
Price of Bond = Present Value of all future expected Reciepts |
Price of Bond = Present Value of all Coupon payments + Present Value of Redemtion proceeds |
Price of Bond = [0* PVAF(8%, 8 years)] + [$ 1,000 * PV(8%, 8yr)] |
Price of Bond = 0 + [$ 1,000 * (1+0.08)-8] |
Price of Bond = $ 1,000 / (1+0.08)8 |
Price of Bond = $ 1,000 * 0.5403 |
Price of Bond = $ 540.30 |
PVF = 1/(1+i)n
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