If you have just purchased a 4-year zero-coupon bond, what would be the expected rate of return on your investment in the first year if the implied forward rates stay the same? (Par value of the bond = $1,000.) Suppose that all investors expect that interest rates for the 4 years will be as follows:





A. 5%

B. 3%

C. 9%

D. 10%

E. None of the options are correct.


B. 3%

The forward interest rate given for the first year of the investment is given as 3% (see table above).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A. They are the only type of data needed for industry segmentation. B. They can be applied to the whole world no matter which system is used. C. They make it easy for business marketers to identify potential customers. D. They allow for the classification of industries without any repetition. E. They provide a consistent means of categorizing industries.

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