1.)Suppose a corporation’s bonds have 8 years remaining to maturity. In addition, suppose the bonds have a $1000 face value, and the coupon interest rate is 7%. The bonds have a yield to maturity of 10%. Complete parts (a) and (b) below.
a) Compute the market price of the bonds if interest is paid annually.
b) Compute the market price of the bonds if interest is paid semiannually.
2.)Suppose a corporation’s bonds have a current market price of $1400. The bonds have a 13% annual coupon rate, a $1000 face value, and 10 years left until maturity. The bonds may be called in 5 years at 107% of face value. Complete parts (a) through (c) below.
a) Compute the bonds’ current yield.
b) Compute the yield to maturity.
c) Find the yield to call, if the bonds are called in 5 years.
3.)A company has a bond issue outstanding that pays $150 annual interest plus $1000 at maturity. The bond has a maturity of 10 years. Compute the value of the bond when the interest rate is 5%, 9%, and 13%. Describe the pattern and the type of risk that may apply.