Which bond has the greatest interest rate risk


Response to the following problem:

Consider two bonds, MM and NN:

¦ Bond MM has face value of $1,000, matures in five years, and pays 6% interest semiannually.

¦ Bond NN has a face value of $1,000, matures in five years, and pays 2% interest semiannually.

a. If the yield-to-maturity on these bonds changes from 4% to 6%, which bond's value changes the most?

b. Which bond has the greatest interest rate risk? Why?

c. Which bond has the greatest reinvestment rate risk? Why?

 

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