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Calculate the effective interest rate on these bonds. Why is this amount different than the coupon rate?


Definitions:

Normal Backwardation

A market condition in which the futures price is below the expected spot price, often occurring in markets expecting the price of the underlying asset to rise.

Risk Premiums

The extra return expected by investors for taking on additional risk compared to a risk-free asset.

Systematic Risk

A risk associated with the entire market or a segment of it, which cannot be lessened by diversifying holdings.

Risk-Free Rate

The theoretical rate of return on an investment with zero risk, often represented by the yield of government bonds.

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