To Create a Portfolio with a Duration of 4 Years

question 10

Multiple Choice

To create a portfolio with a duration of 4 years using a 5-year zero-coupon bond and a 3-year 8% annual coupon bond with a yield to maturity of 10%, one would have to invest ________ of the portfolio value in the zero-coupon bond.

• A) 50%
• B) 55%
• C) 60%
• D) 75%

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead Budget

A financial outline estimating the expected indirect production costs, such as utilities and rent for manufacturing facilities.

Overhead Costs

Indirect expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business, such as rent, utilities, and administrative costs.

Merchandise Purchases Budget

A financial plan that estimates the cost of goods a business needs to buy to meet its sales goals.

Production Budget

An estimate of the total cost of production (including materials, labor, and overhead) for a specific period.