sara is a recent retiree who is interested in investing some
of her savings in corporate bonds. Her financial planner has
suggested the following bonds:
1-Bond A has a 6% annual coupon, matures in 10 years, and has
a $1,000 face value.
2- Bond B has a 8% annual coupon, matures in 10 years, and has
a $1,000 face value.
3-Bond C has an 10% annual coupon, matures in 10 years, and
has a $1,000 face value.
Each bond has a yield to maturity of 8%.
a) Calculate the value today of each of the three bonds.
b) If the yield to maturity for each bond remains at 8%, what
will be the price of each bond 2 years from now?