What Is the Issue Price of a Zero Coupon Bond

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the issue price of a zero coupon bond with 15 years to maturity if it is sold to yield 7.55%?

• A) $250.00
• B) $362.31
• C) $335.62
• D) $1,000.00

Calculate and interpret the Sharpe Ratio and understand its relevance in risk-adjusted performance measurement.

Explain the role of standard deviation in assessing risk and its limitations in distributions with skewness or kurtosis.

Understand the concept of skewness and its impact on risk assessment.

Identify the most common and effective measures of risk for negative returns.

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