A firm issues two-year bonds with a coupon rate of 6.3%, paid semiannually. The credit spread for this firm's two-year debt is 0.8%. New two-year Treasury notes are being issued at par with a coupon rate of 4.0%. What should the price of the firm's outstanding two-year bonds be per $100 of face value?

A) $102.83

B) $143.96

C) $123.39

D) $82.26

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Rachael Patrick

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17 April, 02:57

A firm issues two-year bonds with a coupon rate of 6.3%, paid semiannually. The credit spread for this firm's two-year debt is 0.8%. New two-year Treasury notes are being issued at par with a coupon rate of 4.0%. What should the price of the firm's outstanding two-year bonds be per $100 of face value?

A) $102.83

B) $143.96

C) $123.39

D) $82.26

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Hailey Mcclain · Answer 1

A) $102.83

Explanation:

C/Y = P/Y

= 2

N = 4

I/Y = 4.8

PMT = 100*6.3%/2

= 3.15

FV = - 100

PV = 102.83

Therefore, The price of the firm's outstanding two-year bonds be per $100 of face value is $102.83