The $1,000 face value corporate bond has a coupon rate of 6%, with interest paid semi-annually, and matures in 5 years.
a. If the bond is priced to yield 8%, what is the bond's value today?
b. Suppose the yield to maturity drops to 6% one year from now. What will the bond value then?
c. Suppose the yield to maturity drops to 5% one year from now. What will the bond value then?
d. In which of the above situations ABC bond is sold at a premium? Explain.
e. Suppose a municipal bond has a yield of 7% and the corporate bond yield is 10%. if the tax rate is 40%, which bond would you prefer? Explain.