Question

You have determined the following data for a given bond: Real risk-free rate (r*) = 3%; inflation premium = 8%; default risk premium = 2%; liquidity premium = 2%; and maturity risk premium = 1%. What is the nominal risk-free rate, rRF?

a. 10%
b. 13%
c. 11%

Answer 1

Answer: 16%

Step-by-step explanation:

Interest rate on long term treasury securities is calculated below using following formula:

Interest rate = Real risk-free rate + inflation premium + default risk premium + liquidity premium + maturity risk premium

= 3% + 8% + 2% + 2% + 1%

= 16%

Interest rate on long term treasury securities is 16%.