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You need to present to your client, Alice Cartwright, some investment options for her to choose from. Her choices are between the following 2 bonds:
|
Bond |
Description |
Face Value |
Coupon Rate |
Years to Maturity |
|
Bond A |
corporate bond in ABA company |
$1,000 |
10% coupon |
12 years, paying annual payments |
|
Bond B |
corporate bond in ABA company |
$1,000 |
10% coupon |
2 years, paying annual payments |
For each bond, answer the following questions:
- What is the valuation of the bond if the market interest rates are 12%?
- What is the valuation of the bond if the market interest rates are 6%?
- What is the valuation of the bond if the market interest rates are 2%?
- What is the value of the bond at the present time?
- What will the bond be worth at maturity?
- Are there differences in bond prices? If so, explain why.
- 400 to 600 words, plus calculations showing all work
