Assume that you purchase a 30-year $1,000 par value bond, with a 12% coupon, and a yield of 9%. Immediately after you purchase the bond, yields change to 8% and remain at that level to maturity. Assume that you hold the bond for 6 years and then sell it. Interest is paid annually. PART A: What is the price of the bond today? PART B: What is the price of the bond after 7 years? Part C: Now, calculate the realized horizon yield for this bond if you hold it for 7 years and then sell it.

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Assume that you purchase a 30-year $1,000 par value bond, with a 12% coupon, and a yield of 9%. Immediately after you purchase the bond, yields change to 8% and remain at that level to maturity. Assume that you hold the bond for 6 years and then sell it. Interest is paid annually. PART A: What is the price of the bond today? PART B: What is the price of the bond after 7 years? Part C: Now, calculate the realized horizon yield for this bond if you hold it for 7 years and then sell it. 

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