Assume That the Current Yield on One-Year Securities Is 6

question 8

Multiple Choice

Assume that the current yield on one-year securities is 6 percent, and that the yield on a two-year security is 7 percent. If the liquidity premium on a two-year security is 0.4 percent, then the one-year forward rate is

• A)8.0 percent.
• B)7.6 percent.
• C)3.0 percent.
• D)7.0 percent.

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Definitions:

Bond Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for the interest due on its issued bonds over a specific period.

Carrying Value

The net amount at which an asset or liability is recognized in the balance sheet, taking into account factors like amortization, impairment, and depreciation.

Premium

An amount paid in addition to the standard or nominal rate, applicable in contexts such as insurance, bonds, or issues related to stock.

Annual Amortization

The portion of the total amortization expense allocated within a single fiscal year.