Problem: A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 8.2%. A US Treasury security has a yield to maturity of 6.5%. These yields are quoted as APR's with semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semiannual coupons at a rate of 7% 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?