As an investor, you are considering buying a bond that pays 7% semiannual coupon. This bond has a $10,000 face value and will mature in 25 years. If your required rate of return is 5.8% for bonds in this risk class, what is the highest price you would be willing to pay?
2) On Aug 15th, 2016 you are offered the following bond:
Face value $250 (par value)
Coupon rate 7%
Coupon frequency semiannual (8/15 & 2/15)
Maturity date Aug 15, 2058
First call date February 15, 2027
Call premium 3% of the face value
Bond current market price $300
Calculate the yield to maturity.
What is the current yield
Calculate Yield to Call