Assume coupons are paid annually. Here are the prices of three bonds with 10-year maturities:
Bond Coupon (%) | Price (%) |
3 | 87.50 |
5 | 106.50 |
9 | 137.50 |
a. What is the yield to maturity of each bond?
b. What is the duration of each bond?
calculation of duration
(a)A bond that has a yield to maturity of 4.50%, a par value of $875.00, a coupon rate of 3.00%, and a cash-flow frequency of 1 time(s) per year will have a duration of 8.69 years.
(B)A bond that has a yield to maturity of 4.20%, a par value of
$1,065.00, a coupon rate of 5.00%, and a cash-flow frequency of 1
time(s) per year will have a duration of 8.17 years.
(c)A bond that has a yield to maturity of 4.40%, a par value of
$1,375.00, a coupon rate of 9.00%, and a cash-flow frequency of 1
time(s) per year will have a duration of 7.46 years.
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