Question

Stacy Cool wants to invest her money to earn at least 14%. A friend who is interested in investments has suggested her to buy a bond issued by the Buckeye Bravo Company that will mature in seven years. It has a face value of $1,000, pays an annual coupon of $110, and currently sells for $950. Should she buy this bond

Answer 1

no

the yield to maturity is 12% which is less than 14%

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine if Stacy should buy the bond, determine the yield to maturity of the bond

yield to maturity can be determined using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 0 = -950

Cash flow in year 1 - 6 = 110

Cash flow in year 7 = 110 + 1000

YTM = 12.1%

The YTM is less than the minimum return she wants. So, she should not buy the bond

To determine YTM using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.

To determine YTM using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.