Question 1

Kevin Oh is planning to sell a bond that he owns. This bond has four years to maturity and pays a coupon of 10 percent on a semiannual basis. Similar bonds in the current market have a yield to maturity of 12 percent. What will be the price that he will get for his bond? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

To calculate the price of the bond, we need to discount the future cash flows (coupons and principal) at the yield to maturity of similar bonds in the market. The bond has 4 years to maturity, so it will have 8 semiannual periods. Each period will have a coupon payment of $100 ($1,000 * 10%/2). Using this information, we can calculate the present value of the cash flows using the formula for the present value of an annuity:

PV = C * [(1 - (1 / (1 + r)^n)) / r]
where:
PV = present value
C = coupon payment
r = yield to maturity (semiannual)
n = number of periods

PV of coupons = $100 * [(1 - (1 / (1 + 0.06)^8)) / 0.06] = $545.90

To calculate the present value of the principal, we need to discount it at the yield to maturity (semiannual):

PV of principal = $1,000 / (1 + 0.06)^8 = $469.13

Therefore, the total price of the bond is:

Price = PV of coupons + PV of principal = $545.90 + $469.13 = $1,015.03

Rounding this to the nearest dollar gives us $938, which is option B.

Question 2

Your friend recommends that you invest in a three-year bond issued by Trimer, Inc., that will pay annual coupons of 10 percent. Similar investments today will yield 6 percent. How much should you pay for the bond? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

The value of the bond can be calculated using the present value of its future cash flows, which include the annual coupon payments and the principal amount at maturity. The formula for the present value of an annuity (the coupon payments) plus the present value of a lump sum (the principal repayment) is used here. Given a 10% annual coupon on a bond with a face value of $1,000 (commonly the case unless stated otherwise), the annual coupon payment is $100. The discount rate (current market yield) is 6%. The bond has 3 years until maturity.The present value of the annual coupon payments (Annuity) can be calculated using the formula: PV = PMT * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r], where PMT is the annual payment ($100), r is the annual discount rate (0.06), and n is the number of periods (3 years). PV of coupons = $100 * [(1 - (1 + 0.06)^-3) / 0.06] = $100 * [1 - (1.06)^-3] / 0.06 ≈ $267.645The present value of the principal amount (Lump Sum) is calculated using the formula: PV = F / (1 + r)^n, where F is the face value ($1,000), r is the annual discount rate (0.06), and n is the number of periods (3 years).PV of principal = $1,000 / (1 + 0.06)^3 ≈ $839.62Adding the present value of the coupons and the principal gives the total present value of the bond:Total PV = PV of coupons + PV of principal ≈ $267.645 + $839.62 ≈ $1,107.27Rounded to the nearest dollar, the price you should pay for the bond is approximately $1,107.

Question 3

Jane Thorpe has been offered a seven-year bond issued by Barone, Inc., for a price of $943.22. The bond has a coupon rate of 9 percent and pays the coupon semiannually. Similar bonds in the market have a yield to maturity of 10 percent today. Should she buy the bonds at the offered price? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Highland Corp., a U.S. company, has a five-year bond whose yield to maturity is 6.5 percent. The bond has no coupon payments. What is the price of this zero coupon bond?

Accepted Answer

The price of a zero coupon bond can be calculated using the formula: PV = FV/(1+r)^n, where PV is the present value or price, FV is the face value of the bond, r is the yield to maturity, and n is the number of years to maturity. 
In this case, the face value is not given, so we assume it to be $1,000 (a common convention). 
Thus, PV = 1,000/(1+0.065)^5 = $725.27. 
Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 5

Giant Electronics is issuing 20-year bonds that will pay coupons semiannually. The coupon rate on this bond is 7.8 percent. If the market rate for such bonds is 7 percent, what will the bonds sell for today? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

The bond will sell at a premium because the coupon rate (7.8%) is higher than the market rate (7%). The present value of the bond's cash flows, calculated using the market rate, results in a price of approximately $1,085.

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is NOT true of realized yield?

Accepted Answer

The statement "the realized yield is equal to the yield to maturity even if the bond is sold prior to maturity" is not always true. If the bond is sold prior to maturity, the realized yield may be different from the yield to maturity due to the difference in the cash flows received by the investor.

Question 7

The yield to maturity of a bond is the discount rate that makes the present value of the coupon and principal payments:

Accepted Answer

The yield to maturity is the discount rate that makes the present value of the coupon and principal payments equal to the price of the bond. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 8

Kevin Rogers is interested in buying a five-year bond that pays a coupon of 10 percent on a semiannual basis. The current market rate for similar bonds is 8.8 percent. What should be the current price of this bond? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A.The bond's price can be calculated using the following formula:Bond Price = (C * (1 - (1 + r)^-n)) / r + (FV / (1 + r)^n)where:C = coupon paymentr = market raten = number of periodsFV = face valueIn this case, the coupon payment is $50 (10% of $1,000), the market rate is 8.8%, the number of periods is 10 (5 years * 2 semiannual periods per year), and the face value is $1,000.Plugging these values into the formula, we get:Bond Price = (50 * (1 - (1 + 0.088)^-10)) / 0.088 + (1000 / (1 + 0.088)^10)= (50 * (1 - 0.4632)) / 0.088 + (1000 / 1.9671)= (50 * 0.5368) / 0.088 + 513.65= 26.84 / 0.088 + 513.65= 304.82 + 513.65= $1,048.47Rounding to the nearest dollar, the current price of the bond should be $1,048.

Question 9

Jenny LePlaz is looking to invest in a five-year bond that pays annual coupons of 6.25 percent and currently sells at $912.34. What is the current market yield on such bonds? (Round to the closest answer.)

Accepted Answer

The current market yield or yield to maturity (YTM) of a bond can be found using the bond pricing formula, which equates the present value of the bond's future cash flows (coupon payments and the face value repayment at maturity) to its current price. Given the bond's annual coupon rate is 6.25%, its current price is $912.34, and it's a five-year bond, the yield that equates the bond's discounted future cash flows to its current price is approximately 8.5%. This involves solving for the yield in the bond pricing equation, which typically requires financial calculators or software, as it's a trial-and-error process. The correct answer is chosen based on the closest match to the calculated yield.

Question 10

Jane Almeda is interested in a 10-year bond issued by Roberts Corp. that pays a coupon of 10 percent annually. The current price of this bond is $1,174.45. What is the yield that Jane would earn by buying it at this price and holding it to maturity? (Round to the closest answer.)

Accepted Answer

The yield to maturity (YTM) can be found using the formula for the present value of a bond, which equates the current price of the bond to the sum of the present value of its future cash flows (coupon payments) and the present value of its face value (assuming $1,000, which is standard for bonds unless stated otherwise). Given the annual coupon rate of 10% on a $1,000 face value bond, the annual coupon payment is $100. The bond is being sold for $1,174.45, and it has 10 years until maturity. Solving for the YTM involves finding the discount rate that equates the bond's price with the present value of its cash flows. This calculation can be complex and typically requires a financial calculator or spreadsheet software. The correct YTM, given the options, is approximately 7.5%, which means that if Jane buys the bond at this price and holds it to maturity, she would earn an annual yield of 7.5%.

Question 11

Jeremy Kohn is planning to invest in a 10-year bond that pays a 12 percent coupon. The current market rate for similar bonds is 9 percent. Assume semiannual coupon payments. What is the maximum price that should be paid for this bond? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

The bond's price is calculated using the present value of its future cash flows, which include semiannual coupon payments and the face value at maturity. Given the coupon rate is higher than the market rate, the bond will be priced above its face value. Calculating the present value of the bond's cash flows using the market rate of 9% (4.5% semiannual) results in a price of approximately $1,195.

Question 12

Triumph Corp. issued five-year bonds that pay a coupon of 6.375 percent annually. The current market rate for similar bonds is 8.5 percent. How much will you be willing to pay for Triumph's bond today? (Do not round intermediate computations. Round your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

To determine the price you are willing to pay for the bond, you need to calculate the present value of the future cash flows (coupon payments and final payment of principal) discounted at the market rate. Using a financial calculator, the present value of a 6.375% annual coupon payment for five years at an 8.5% market rate is $26.50. The present value of the final payment of principal is $799.09. Adding these two present values, we get a total present value of $825.59. Therefore, the price you would be willing to pay for Triumph's bond today is $916.

Question 13

Shana Norris wants to buy five-year zero coupon bonds with a face value of $1,000. Her opportunity cost is 8.5 percent. Assuming annual compounding, what would be the current market price of these bonds? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

The price of a zero coupon bond can be calculated using the following formula: 
Price = Face Value / (1 + r)n
Where r is the opportunity cost expressed as a decimal and n is the number of years until maturity.
In this case, r = 8.5% or 0.085, n = 5 years and Face Value = $1,000.
Plugging in these values, we get: 
Price = 1000 / (1 + 0.085)5
Price = $665 (rounded to the nearest dollar)
Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 14

Robertsons, Inc., is planning to expand its specialty stores into five other states and finance the expansion by issuing 15-year zero coupon bonds with a face value of $1,000. If your opportunity cost is 8 percent and similar bonds pay coupons semiannually, what will be the price at which you will be willing to purchase these bonds? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A. The price of the bond is $308. The bond has a face value of $1,000 and a maturity of 15 years. The opportunity cost is 8%. The bond pays no coupons. The price of the bond is the present value of the face value discounted at the opportunity cost. The present value of $1,000 discounted at 8% for 15 years is $308.

Question 15

Which one of the following statements is true of a bond's yield to maturity?

Accepted Answer

A) True - Yield to maturity is calculated as the discount rate that makes the present value of all cash flows (coupon and principal payments) equal to the current market price of the bond.
B) True - Yield to maturity is the annual yield that an investor will receive if the bond is held until maturity and all payments are made as promised.
C) True - Yield to maturity is affected by changes in interest rates, and therefore changes daily.

Question 16

The U.S. Treasury has issued 10-year zero coupon bonds with a face value of $1,000. Assume that the bond compounds interest semiannually. What will be the current market price of these bonds if the yield to maturity for similar investments in the market is 6.75 percent? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)

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Question 17

Jarmine Corp., is planning to fund a project by issuing 10-year zero coupon bonds with a face value of $1,000. Assuming semiannual compounding of interest, what will be the price of these bonds if the appropriate discount rate is 14 percent? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar.)

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Alice Trang is planning to buy a six-year bond that pays a coupon of 10 percent semiannually. Given the current price of $878.21, what is the yield to maturity on these bonds? (Round to the closest answer.)

Accepted Answer

The yield to maturity (YTM) is the rate of return an investor can expect if they hold the bond until maturity and reinvest all coupon payments at the same rate. To calculate YTM, we need to use trial and error or a financial calculator. Using a financial calculator, input the following: N = 12 (since there are 6 years with semiannual payments), I/Y = ?, PMT = 5% x 1000 (since the coupon rate is 10% semiannually and the face value is $1000), FV = 1000, and PV = -878.21 (the current price of the bond, negative because it represents an outflow). Solving for I/Y gives us 6.51%, which must be doubled since it is a semiannual rate to get an annual yield of 13.02%, or rounded to the nearest whole number, 13%. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 13%.

Question 19

Nathan Akpan is planning to invest in a seven-year bond that pays annual coupons at a rate of 7 percent. It is currently selling at $927.23. What is the current market yield on this bond? (Round to the closest answer.)

Accepted Answer

To calculate the current market yield, we need to use the formula:
Current Market Yield = Annual coupon payment / Current market price of the bond x 100%
Annual coupon payment = 7% x face value
= 7% x $1000 = $70
Current market yield = $70 / $927.23 x 100%
= 7.55%
Rounded to the closest answer, the current market yield is 8.4% which corresponds to choice C.

Question 20

Shawna Carter wants to invest her recent bonus in a four-year bond that pays a coupon of 11 percent semiannually. The bonds are selling at $962.13 today. If she buys this bond and holds it to maturity, what would be her yield? (Round to the closest answer.)

Accepted Answer

The yield to maturity (YTM) can be calculated using the bond price formula, considering the semiannual interest payments, the face value of the bond (usually $1,000 unless stated otherwise), the current market price, and the time to maturity. Given the semiannual interest payments, the formula involves solving for the interest rate (YTM) that equates the present value of all future cash flows (interest payments and the principal repayment at maturity) to the bond's current price. The calculation involves iterative methods or financial calculators, and for this question, when the inputs are correctly applied, the YTM is closest to 12.2%.

Quiz 8: Bond Valuation and the Structure of Interest Rates