If a Security Pays $110 Next Year and $121 the Year

question 9

Multiple Choice

If a security pays $110 next year and $121 the year after that,what is its yield to maturity if it sells for $200?

• A)9 percent
• B)10 percent
• C)11 percent
• D)12 percent

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Definitions:

Required Returns

The minimum profit or yield that investors demand for investing in an asset, considering the risk involved.

Risk Premium

The additional return an investor requires to invest in an asset over a risk-free rate, compensating for the risk of the investment.

Yield

The income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received, often expressed as an annual percentage based on the investment’s cost, current market value, or face value.

CAPM Approach

The Capital Asset Pricing Model, a formula used to determine the expected return on investment (ROI) by correlating the risk and expected return.