If a Tax-Exempt Bond Will Yield Approximately

question 55

Essay

If a tax-exempt bond will yield approximately .65 (1 - .35) times the yield on a taxable bond of equal risk, who benefits from the tax exemption: the Federal government, the state and local governments who issue the bonds, or the investors?

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Definitions:

Premium Bonds

Bonds sold for more than their face value due to offering interest rates higher than the current market average.

Discount Bonds

Bonds that are sold for less than their face value, typically reflecting that the market interest rates are higher than the bond's coupon rate.

Bond Price

The amount of money for which a bond is bought or sold in the market, influenced by interest rates, credit quality, and maturity period.

YTM

Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if the bond is held until its maturity date, accounting for its current market price, interest payments, and time value.