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Consider a Newly Issued TIPS Bond with a 3-Year Maturity

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Consider a newly issued TIPS bond with a 3-year maturity, par value of $1,000, and coupon rate of 5%. Assume annual coupon payments.
Consider a newly issued TIPS bond with a 3-year maturity, par value of $1,000, and coupon rate of 5%. Assume annual coupon payments.   What is the real rate of return on the TIPS bond in the first year? A)  5% B)  8.15% C)  7.15% D)  4%
What is the real rate of return on the TIPS bond in the first year?


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