. If current market interest rates are higher than bond’s coupon rate, will the bond’s price be higher or lower than the bond’s principal? Please explain why.
If current market interest rates are higher than bond’s coupon rate, the price of bond will be LOWER than the principal
Price of bond is equal to the present value of all future coupon payments and the principal amount discounted at the current market interest rate
Hence, when it is higher than the coupon rate, the present value if lower than the par value
. If current market interest rates are higher than bond’s coupon rate, will the bond’s price...
A bond’s value is the same as its principal amount when the
coupon rate is:
the same as the required rate of return
higher than the required rate of return
lower than the required rate of return
lower than the inflation rate
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Which one is true? a. the higher the coupon payment, the lower the bond’s duration b. the higher the yield to maturity, the lower the bond’s duration c. duration increases with maturity but at a decreasing rate d. all of the above
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why do investors believe interest rates in the future will be higher than current interest rates? in context to Pure expectations theory
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Bond’s clean price is $870. Coupon rate is 6%. The coupon is paid annually. There are two months left until the next coupon date. What is the bond’s dirty price?
hould you sell a bond if market rate is higher than coupon rate? Explain.
Bond’s dirty price is $780. Coupon rate is 6%. The coupon is paid semi-annually. There are two months left until the next coupon date. What is the bond’s clean price?
Mexican interest rates are normally substantially higher than U.S. interest rates. a. Assuming that interest rate parity exists, do you think hedging with a forward rate would be beneficial if the spot rate of the Mexican peso was expected to decline slightly over time? b. Would hedging with a money market hedge be beneficial if the spot rate of the Mexican peso was expected to decline slightly over time (assume zero transaction costs)? Explain. c. What are some limitations on...