Question 1: Consider the bonds of IBM: coupon 1%, term 3 years, issued in August 2010. Why do investors buy these bonds with only 1% rate of return? Give some reasons to justify your answer.
Question 2: IBM stock sells at about $195 per share and pays an annual dividend of $3.40. What is its annual dividend yield? Would you rather buy the stock or the bonds of IBM? Give some reasons.