Question

Use the In the News to answer three questions

Answer 1

Answer:

2%

2.5%

1.67%

Explanation:

The yield can be computed using the yield formula which coupon payment divided by price.

The coupon payment=face value*coupon rate

face value is $1000

coupon rate is 2%

coupon payment=2%*$1000=$20

when price is $1000:

yield =$20/$1000=2%

when price is $800

yield=$20/$800=2.5%

when price is $1,200

yield =$20/$1,200=1.67%

In essence ,the lower the price the higher the yield as lower amount is invested in order to receive the same amount of annual coupon of $20