Question

Grand Canal Incorporated issued 10-year bonds six years ago with an annual coupon rate of 9.625% APR. The bonds have a face value of $1,000.00 each and were issued at par value. Today, investors want a 5.99% return for bonds of similar risk and maturity. What is the current market price of Grand Canal bonds

Answer 1

Answer:

$1,125.98

Explanation:

market price of the bonds = present value of face value + present value of coupons

PV of face value = $1,000 / (1 + 0.0599)⁴ = $792.39

PV of coupons = coupon x {1 - [1/(1 + r)ⁿ]} / r = 96.25 x {1 - [1/(1 + 0.0599)⁴]} / 0.0599 = 96.25 x 3.34659 = $333.59

market value = $792.39 + $333.59 = $1,125.98