Why can forward rates be viewed as hedgeable rates? Consider the following yields to maturity:
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Years to Maturity
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Yield to Maturity
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1
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3.0%
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2
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3.5%
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3
|
3.9%
|
|
4
|
4.4%
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|
S
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4.8%
|
|
6
|
5.2%
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a. Graph the yield to maturity against the time to maturity.
b. Is this yield curve consistent with any of the yield curve theories? Explain.