Assume That You Purchase a Three-Year, $1,000 Par Value Bond

question 18

Multiple Choice

Assume that you purchase a three-year, $1,000 par value bond, with an 8 percent coupon and a yield of 10 percent. After you purchase the bond, one-year interest rates are as follows: year 1 = 10 percent, year 2 = 8 percent, year 3 = 6 percent (these are the reinvestment rates) . Calculate the realized horizon yield if you hold the bond to maturity. Interest is paid annually.

• A) 8.37 percent
• B) 7.28 percent
• C) 9.76 percent
• D) 10.67 percent
• E) 14.0 percent

Calculate the net present value (NPV) of an investment to determine its financial viability.

Explain the concept of the simple rate of return and its use in evaluating investment performance.

Distinguish between cash operating costs and non-operating costs in investment appraisal.

Evaluate investment projects based on various financial metrics including IRR, NPV, and simple rate of return.

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