An 11 percent coupon bond of Rs. 1,000 par has 5 years maturity. The bond is currently selling in the market at Rs. 950 per bond. Assume coupon is…
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An 11 percent coupon bond of Rs. 1,000 par has 5 years maturity. The bond is currently selling in the market at Rs. 950 per bond. Assume coupon is paid annually.
a. What is the current yield of the bond?
b. What is the yield to maturity of the bond?
c. What is the capital gain of the bond?
d. Would you prefer to buy the bond at current prevailing price of Rs. 950 if your required rate of return is 12 percent?
e. Differentiate between yield to maturity and yield to call of the bond.