If interest rates suddenly rise by 2 percent what is the


Interest Rate Risk

The Faulk Corp. has a 6 percent coupon bond outstanding. The Gonas Company has a 14 percent bond outstanding. Both bonds have 12 years to maturity, make semiannual payments, and have a YTM of 10 percent.

If interest rates suddenly rise by 2 percent, what is the percentage change in the price of these bonds?

What if interest rates suddenly fall by 2 percent instead?

What does this problem tell you about the interest rate risk of lower coupon bonds?

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