Bond X is noncaltable and has 20 years to maturity, a 11% annual coupon, and a $1,000 par value. Your required return on
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:40 am
Bond X is noncaltable and has 20 years to maturity, a 11% annual coupon, and a $1,000 par value. Your required return on Bond X Is 8%; if you buy it, you plan to hold it for 5 years. You (and the market) have expectations that in 5 years, the yield to maturity on a 15-year bond with similar risk will be 10,5%. How much should you be willing to pay for Bond X today? (Hint: You will need to know how much the bond will be worth at the end of 5 years.) Do not round Intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.