An ordinary bond of AGL Corporation has an annual coupon rate of 8% and a face value of $1,000. The bond has 9 years to maturity. Coupons are paid semi-annually and the current yield to maturity is 9%. Your broker calls and offers to sell you one of these bonds for $940. Should you accept this offer? Explain why or why not. What is the effective annual yield on this bond?

An ordinary bond of AGL Corporation has an annual coupon rate of 8% and a face value of $1,000. The bond has 9 years to maturity. Coupons are paid semi-annually and the current yield to maturity is 9%. Your broker calls and offers to sell you one of these bonds for $940. Should you accept this offer? Explain why or why not. What is the effective annual yield on this bond?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter6: Fixed-income Securities: Characteristics And Valuation

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