1. Which of the following bonds has the highest interest rate risk (all else equal)? a. 2.5%, 5-years to maturity b. 0% Coupon, 30-years to maturity c. 0%, 5-years to maturity d. 2.5% Coupon, 30-years to maturity?
2.
A 10-year Treasury Note is an example of:
a. |
An interest only loan |
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b. |
A pure discount loan |
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c. |
An amortized loan |
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d. |
None of the above |
Answer is B
0% Coupon, 30-years to maturity
Because zero coupon bonds are more sensitive to interest rate change as their duration equal to their maturity period and as there is no coupon payment so any change in market interest rate will affect the value of zero coupon bond.
Answer Is A
An interest only loan
0-year US Treasury Note is a debt obligation that is issued by the Treasury Department of the United States Government. it pays interest to the holder every six months at a fixed interest rate
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