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A $100 bond with semi-annual coupons, redeemable for $105 in 12 years, is purchased to yield 4% compounded semi-annually. If the amount for amortization of premium in the first coupon is $0.60, what is the book value just after the 8th coupon is due?

User Souf Ee
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Answer:

I understand the solution that uses the premium/discount formula but I'm confused why my method didn't work.

(105*0.02 - Fr)v^(24) = 0.6

Fr = 1.135

So: 1.135(a angle 16) + 105v^16 = 91.9........ ? where i=0.02

answer should be 118.1

Step-by-step explanation:

We are told the book value is written down over time, therefore the bond is purchased at a premium.

For a bond purchased at a premium the writedown for the tth period is

(Fr-Ci)v^n-t+1

(100r/2 - 105x.02)v^24 =.6

r = 6.13%

Calculating for book value with 16 periods remaining we get the answer 118.1

User Jason Hessley
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Answer:

The formula for calculating bond purchased at a premium written down for the period is

(coupon rate - interest due)n*m

m= times annually compounded= semi annually = 2

i.e., coupon rate = face value* r = 100*r

m 2

interest due = redeemable amount * yield rate = 105*4%

m 2

n = no of years * semi annually = 12 * 2 = 24

(coupon rate - interest due)n*m = (100*r/2 - 105*4%/2)12*2

r = 6.13%

Calculating for book value with 16 periods remaining we get the answer 118.1

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