In a market where spot rates apply, the two-year forward rate of interest at time t= 1 is 6% per annum effective. The issue price per £100 nominal of a two-year fixed interest bond that pays annual coupons of 4% in arrears and is redeemed at 105% is £95.5. At the same time, the issue price per £100 nominal of a three-year fixed interest bond that pays 6% in arrears and is redeemed at par is £98.5. (i) Calculate all possible annual spot-rates. (ii) Calculate the three-year par yield.
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The issue price of the two-year fixed interest bond can be calculated using the formula: \[ 95.5 = \frac{4}{1 + s_1} + \frac{104}{(1 + s_2)^2} \] where \( s_1 \) and \( s_2 \) are the annual spot rates for year 1 and year 2, respectively. The issue price of the Show more…
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