The yield to maturity (YTM) on 1-year zero-coupon bonds is 5%
and the YTM on 2-year zeros is 6%. The yield to maturity on
2-year-maturity coupon bonds with coupon rates of 8% (paid
annually) is 5.5%.
a. What arbitrage opportunity is available for an
investment banking firm?
b. What is the profit on the activity? (Do
not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal
places.)
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