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There is a 10.25% risky bond with a maturity of 2.25% year(s) its current price is INR105.31, which corresponds to YTM of 9.22%. The following are the benchmark YTMs.
Compute interpolated spread for Bond F based on the information provided in the vignette:
Suggested Answer: D
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33 comments · newest first
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Maile
11 months ago
Definitely seems like a solid bond option!
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An
11 months ago
Wait, how is the YTM lower than the coupon rate?
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Carmen
12 months ago
Not sure about that, I lean towards 1.46%.
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Chaya
12 months ago
I think the interpolated spread is 1.64%.
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Onita
1 year ago
Bond F has a YTM of 9.22%.
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Matilda
1 year ago
I think I recall that the interpolated spread is calculated based on the closest benchmarks, but I can't remember the exact formula we used.
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Lonna
1 year ago
I feel like I might be overthinking this. Is the spread just the difference between the bond's YTM and the average of the benchmarks?
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Vanesa
1 year ago
This question seems similar to the practice ones we did last week. I think we need to find the difference between the bond's YTM and the benchmark YTMs.
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Bettye
1 year ago
I remember we practiced calculating interpolated spreads, but I'm not entirely sure how to apply it here with the YTM and price given.
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Laura
1 year ago
Okay, let me think through this step-by-step. First I need to find the appropriate benchmark YTM based on the maturity of Bond F. Then I'll calculate the spread between that and the actual YTM. I think I can work this out.
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Vivienne
1 year ago
I've got this! The key is finding the right benchmark YTM to compare against Bond F's YTM. Once I have that, it's just a simple calculation to get the spread. I'm confident I can nail this question.
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Myra
1 year ago
This looks tricky, but I think I can handle it. I'll need to find the appropriate benchmark YTM based on the maturity of Bond F, then calculate the spread between that and the actual YTM.
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Angelo
1 year ago
Okay, let's break this down step-by-step. We have the current price, yield to maturity, and coupon rate for Bond F, as well as the benchmark YTM values. I think we need to interpolate the spread based on the maturity and YTM information.
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Izetta
1 year ago
Hmm, not sure I fully understand how to interpolate the spread here. I'll need to review the formulas and examples from class to make sure I'm approaching this correctly.
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Kenda
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. I'm not sure if tagging the vmk0 is the right approach or if I should be configuring the IP addresses differently. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Jamey
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? What if the answer is actually 'All of the above'? I'm going to overthink this, aren't I?
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Chaya
1 year ago
Alright, time to channel my inner bond wizard. This is going to be a piece of cake... or a hot mess. We'll see!
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Angelica
1 year ago
I believe it's C) 0.61%
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Wilford
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards B) 0.43%
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Jeanice
1 year ago
I think the answer is A) 1.64%
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Linsey
2 years ago
Ugh, bond math. Why can't they just ask something simple, like 'What's the capital of Australia?'
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Nana
1 year ago
I agree, it seems like the correct answer based on the information provided.
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Juliann
1 year ago
I think the answer might be A) 1.64%.
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Ethan
1 year ago
I know, bond math can be tricky sometimes.
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Lashawn
2 years ago
Okay, I think I've got it. Using the benchmark YTMs, I can interpolate the spread. This is a good way to test our understanding of bond pricing and yields.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards B) 0.43%.
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Kristine
1 year ago
B) 0.43%
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Paz
1 year ago
I think it's A) 1.64% too.
ED
Edelmira
2 years ago
A) 1.64%
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Nieves
2 years ago
Hmm, let's think this through. The bond has a YTM of 9.22%, and the benchmark YTMs are provided. I'll need to use those to interpolate the spread.
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Shonda
2 years ago
Yes, I think we need to use the formula for interpolated spread to find the correct answer.
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Darrel
2 years ago
I agree, but I believe we can use the benchmark YTMs to calculate it.
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Shonda
2 years ago
I think the question about computing interpolated spread for Bond F is tricky.