Each Bond in the Table Has a Face Value of $100.The

question 22

Multiple Choice

Each bond in the table has a face value of $100.The coupon bonds pay annual coupons,and the next coupon is due in one year.Assume that the yield curve is flat and all yields are currently 3.5%.If interest rates are forecast to rise to 4% from 3.5%,what is your profit if you short-sell the bond with the biggest anticipated (percentage) decline.(Assume you short-sell only one bond.)

• A) -$3.13
• B) -$2.13
• C) $2.13
• D) $3.13
• E) $4.13

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