A zero-coupon bond has a beta of 0.3 and promises to pay $1000 next year with a probability of 95%. If the bond defaults, it will pay nothing. One -year Treasury securities are yielding 2%, and the equity premium is 5%. What is the fair market value for this bond investment? $918 $950 $1,000 $956
Required rate of return = Risk free rate+ [Equity premium * beta]
= 2+ [5*.3]
= 2+ 1.5
= 3.5%
Probability | Future payment in one year | Expected payment in year 1 |
.95 | 1000 | 1000*.95 = 950 |
.05 | 0 | 0 |
950 |
Value of bond today = PVF 3.5%,1*Value in one year
= .96618*950
= $ 917.87 (rounded to 918)
correct option is "A" -
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