question 1 A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 7.8%. A U.S. Treasury security has a yield to maturity of 6.2%. These yields are quoted as APRs with semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semi-annual coupons at a rate of 7.0% and have five years to maturity. a. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the Treasury bond? b. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the BBB-rated corporate bond? c. What is the credit spread on the BBB bonds?

question 1 A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 7.8%. A U.S. Treasury security has a yield to maturity of 6.2%. These yields are quoted as APRs with semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semi-annual coupons at a rate of 7.0% and have five years to maturity. a. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the Treasury bond? b. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the BBB-rated corporate bond? c. What is the credit spread on the BBB bonds?

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Chapter4: Bond Valuation

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