Chapter 5. Ch05 P24 Build A Model
Chapter 5. Ch05 P24 Build A Model
Chapter 5. Ch05 P24 Build A Model
A 20-year, 8% semiannual coupon bond with a par value of $1,000 may be called in 5 years at a call price of $1,040. The bond sells
for $1,100. (Assume that the bond has just been issued.)
Note that this is an economic loss, not a loss for tax purposes.
Here we can again use the Rate function, but with data related to the call.
The YTC is lower than the YTM because if the bond is called, the buyer will lose the difference between the call price and the current price
in just 4 years, and that loss will offset much of the interest imcome. Note too that the bond is likely to be called and replaced, hence that
the YTC will probably be earned.
The YTC is lower than the YTM because if the bond is called, the buyer will lose the difference between the call price and the current price
in just 4 years, and that loss will offset much of the interest imcome. Note too that the bond is likely to be called and replaced, hence that
the YTC will probably be earned.
e. How would the price of the bond be affected by changing the going market interest rate? (Hint: Conduct a sensitivity analysis of
price to changes in the going market interest rate for the bond. Assume that the bond will be called if and only if the going rate of
interest falls below the coupon rate. That is an oversimplification, but assume it anyway for purposes of this problem.)
We can use the two valuation formulas to find values under different r's, in a 2-output data table, and then use an IF
statement to determine which value is appropriate:
f. Now assume the date is 10/25/2010. Assume further that a 12%, 10-year bond was issued on 7/1/2010, pays interest
semiannually (January 1 and July 1), and sells for $1,100. Use your spreadsheet to find the bond’s yield.
Refer to this chapter's Tool Kit for information about how to use Excel's bond valuation functions. The model finds the price of a bond, but
the procedures for finding the yield are similar. Begin by setting up the input data as shown below:
Basic info:
Settlement (today) 10/25/2010
Maturity 7/1/2020
Coupon rate 12%
Current price (% of par) 110
Redemption (% of par value) 100
Frequency (for semiannual) 2
Basis (360 or 365 day year) 360
Yield to Maturity: 10.34% Hint: Use the Yield function.For dates, either refer to cells D122 and D123, or enter the
To find the yield to call, use the YIELD function, but with the call price rather than par value as the redemption
You could also use Excel's "Price" function to find the value of a bond between interest payment dates.
0, pays interest
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