Wojtek Purchased a $10,000 Face Value Strip Bond on a Date

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Wojtek purchased a $10,000 face value strip bond on a date when it had 14 years left until maturity. The purchase price was based on a market yield of 6.2% compounded semi-annually. He sold the bond 4 years later when the market yield was 5.2% compounded semi-annually. What was Wojtek's total gain on the investment?

Grasp the basics of present value computations and their applications in bond valuation and installment notes.

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Definitions:

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone released from the hypothalamus that stimulates the pituitary gland to release gonadotropins and regulate reproductive functions.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the secretion of several other hormones, including growth hormone and insulin.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Anterior Pituitary

A glandular portion of the pituitary gland that produces and secretes hormones regulating various bodily functions.