Suppose that the current one-year zero-coupon rate is 3.5% and that the expected one-year rate next year is 5%. If the current 2-year spot rate is 4.5%, what is the implied term premium for the two-year zero-coupon bond? Use the approximation from class.
Premium amount = ( 1 + current 2 year spot rate )2 - ( 1 + current rate for one year ) * ( 1 + expected one year rate next year )
= ( 1.045 )2 - ( 1.035 ) * ( 1.05 )
= 1.092025 - 1.08675
= 0.005275 or 0.5275% Answer
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