Answer to Question #57869 in Finance for Noja

Question #57869
a) A corporate bond with RM1000 maturity value carries a 7.5% coupon rate. It currently
makes interest payments semi-annually.
(i) This 12-year bond currently sells for RM961.88. What is the rate of return on this
bond?
(ii) If the bond sold for RM1,030.32, what is the rate of return on this bond?

b) Briefly explain the cash flows associated with a bond to the investor.
c) What is the relationship between interest rates and bond prices? When is a bond sold at (i)
a premium, (ii) at a discount, and (iii) at par?

d) Raul has recently inherited RM10,000 and is considering purchasing 10 bonds of the
Twilight Corporation. The bond has a par value of RM1,000 with 10 percent coupon rate
and will mature in 10 years.
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Expert's answer
2016-02-16T12:11:08-0500
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