Determine whether the bond is overpriced


Problem: A semiannual 3-year bond with the coupon of 6.5% has a YTM of 8%. Determine what price an investor should be willing to pay for this bond. (Hint: since the bond is semiannual, pay close attention to coupon payments, periods, and interest rate to be used for discounting bond cashflows; If the bond is currently trading at $935.50, determine whether the bond is overpriced and whether you should buy this bond.

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