Suppose that the current one-year rate (one-year spot rate) and expected one-year T-bill rates over the following three years (i.e., years 2, 3 and 4, respectively) are as follows: 1R1 = 5 percent, E(2r1) = 7 percent, E(3r1) = 7.5 percent E(4r1) = 7.85 percent Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the current (long-term) rates for one-year and two-year -maturity Treasury securities.

A) One-year: 5.00 percent; Two-year: 5.50 percent B) One-year: 5.00 percent; Two-year: 6.00 percent C) One-year: 5.50 percent; Two-year: 6.15 percent D) One-year: 5.50 percent; Two-year: 5.75 percent A) One-year: 5.00 percent; Two-year: 5.50 percent B) One-year: 5.00 percent; Two-year: 6.00 percent C) One-year: 5.50 percent; Two-year: 6.15 percent D) One-year: 5.50 percent; Two-year: 5.75 percent

On May 23, 20XX, the existing or current (spot) one-year, two-year, three-year, and four-year zero-coupon Treasury security rates were as follows: 1R1 = 4.55 percent, 1R2 = 4.75 percent, 1R3 = 5.25 percent, 1R4 = 5.95 percent Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the one-year forward rates on zero-coupon Treasury bonds for years two, three, and four as of May 23, 20XX.

A) Year 1: 4.95 percent; Year 2: 6.26 percent; Year 3: 8.08 percent B) Year 1: 3.75 percent; Year 2: 6.02 percent; Year 3: 9.00 percent C) Year 1: 4.95 percent; Year 2: 7.26 percent; Year 3: 8.08 percent D) Year 1: 3.65 percent; Year 2: 6.32 percent; Year 3: 11.08 percent A) Year 1: 4.95 percent; Year 2: 6.26 percent; Year 3: 8.08 percent B) Year 1: 3.75 percent; Year 2: 6.02 percent; Year 3: 9.00 percent C) Year 1: 4.95 percent; Year 2: 7.26 percent; Year 3: 8.08 percent D) Year 1: 3.65 percent; Year 2: 6.32 percent; Year 3: 11.08 percent

Exam 6: Understanding Financial Markets and Institutions

Dakota Corporation 15-year bonds have an equilibrium rate of return of 9 percent. For all securities, the inflation risk premium is 1.95 percent and the real interest rate is 3.65 percent. The security's liquidity risk premium is 0.35 percent and maturity risk premium is 0.95 percent. The security has no special covenants. Calculate the bond's default risk premium.

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Question 21

Which of these provide a forum in which demanders of funds raise funds by issuing new financial instruments, such as stocks and bonds?

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Question 22

Which of these does NOT perform vital functions to securities markets of all sorts by channeling funds from those with surplus funds to those with shortages of funds?

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Question 23

Primary market financial instruments include stock issues from firms allowing their equity shares to be publicly traded on stock market for the first time. We usually refer to these first-time issues as which of the following?

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Question 24

Suppose we observe the following rates: ₁R₁ = 8 percent, ₁R₂ = 10 percent, and E(₂r₁) = 8 percent. If the liquidity premium theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the liquidity premium for year 2, L₂?

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Question 25

The Wall Street Journal reports that the rate on three-year Treasury securities is 7.00 percent, and the six-year Treasury rate is 7.25 percent. From discussions with your broker, you have determined that expected inflation premium is 1.75 percent next year, 2.25 percent in Year 2, and 2.40 percent in Year 3 and beyond. Further, you expect that real interest rates will be 3.75 percent annually for the foreseeable future. What is the maturity risk premium on the six-year Treasury security?

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Question 26

Which of the following is the continual increase in the price level of a basket of goods and services?

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Question 27

Suppose we observe the following rates: ₁R₁ = 12 percent, ₁R₂ = 15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the one-year interest rate expected one year from now, E(₂r₁)?

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Question 28

All of the following special provisions benefit security holders EXCEPT:

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Question 29

If the yield curve is downward sloping, what is the yield to maturity on a 30-year Treasury bond relative to a 10-year Treasury bond?

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Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a money market instrument?

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Question 31

Suppose that the current one-year rate (one-year spot rate) and expected one-year T-bill rates over the following three years (i.e., years 2, 3 and 4, respectively) are as follows: ₁R₁ = 5 percent, E(₂r₁) = 7 percent, E(₃r₁) = 7.5 percent E(₄r₁) = 7.85 percent Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the current (long-term) rates for one-year and two-year -maturity Treasury securities.

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Question 32

The Wall Street Journal reports that the rate on three-year Treasury securities is 6.50 percent, and the six-year Treasury rate is 6.80 percent. From discussions with your broker, you have determined that expected inflation premium is 2.25 percent next year, 2.50 percent in Year 2, and 2.60 percent in Year 3 and beyond. Further, you expect that real interest rates will be 3.4 percent annually for the foreseeable future. Calculate the maturity risk premium on the three-year and the six-year Treasury security.

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Question 33

The theory that states that the yield curve reflects the market's current expectations of future short-term rates is called the:

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Question 34

One-year Treasury bills currently earn 2.55 percent. You expected that one year from now, one-year Treasury bill rates will increase to 2.85 percent and that two years from now, one-year Treasury bill rates will increase to 3.15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory is correct, what should the current rate be on 3-year Treasury securities?

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Question 35

On May 23, 20XX, the existing or current (spot) one-year, two-year, three-year, and four-year zero-coupon Treasury security rates were as follows: ₁R₁ = 4.55 percent, ₁R₂ = 4.75 percent, ₁R₃ = 5.25 percent, ₁R₄ = 5.95 percent Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the one-year forward rates on zero-coupon Treasury bonds for years two, three, and four as of May 23, 20XX.

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Question 36

One-year Treasury bills currently earn 3.75 percent. You expect that one year from now, one-year Treasury bill rates will increase to 4.15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory is correct, what should the current rate be on two-year Treasury securities?

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Question 37

Which of these is the interest rate that is actually observed in financial markets?

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Question 38

Assume that you observe the following rates on long-term bonds: U.S. Treasury bonds = 4.15 percent AAA Corporate bonds = 6.2 percent BBB Corporate bonds = 7.15 percent The main reason for the differences in the interest rates is:

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Question 39

Which of these is NOT a theory that explains the shape of the term structure of interest rates?

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Which of these provide a forum in which demanders of funds raise funds by issuing new financial instruments, such as stocks and bonds?

Which of these does NOT perform vital functions to securities markets of all sorts by channeling funds from those with surplus funds to those with shortages of funds?

Primary market financial instruments include stock issues from firms allowing their equity shares to be publicly traded on stock market for the first time. We usually refer to these first-time issues as which of the following?

Suppose we observe the following rates: ₁R₁ = 8 percent, ₁R₂ = 10 percent, and E(₂r₁) = 8 percent. If the liquidity premium theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the liquidity premium for year 2, L₂?

Which of the following is the continual increase in the price level of a basket of goods and services?

Suppose we observe the following rates: ₁R₁ = 12 percent, ₁R₂ = 15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the one-year interest rate expected one year from now, E(₂r₁)?

All of the following special provisions benefit security holders EXCEPT:

If the yield curve is downward sloping, what is the yield to maturity on a 30-year Treasury bond relative to a 10-year Treasury bond?

Which of the following is NOT a money market instrument?

The theory that states that the yield curve reflects the market's current expectations of future short-term rates is called the:

One-year Treasury bills currently earn 3.75 percent. You expect that one year from now, one-year Treasury bill rates will increase to 4.15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory is correct, what should the current rate be on two-year Treasury securities?

Which of these is the interest rate that is actually observed in financial markets?

Assume that you observe the following rates on long-term bonds: U.S. Treasury bonds = 4.15 percent AAA Corporate bonds = 6.2 percent BBB Corporate bonds = 7.15 percent The main reason for the differences in the interest rates is:

Which of these is NOT a theory that explains the shape of the term structure of interest rates?

Introduction to Financial Management

Reviewing Financial Statements

Analyzing Financial Statements

Time Value of Money 1: Analyzing Single Cash Flows

Time Value of Money 2: Analyzing Annuity Cash Flows

Valuing Bonds

Valuing Stocks

Characterizing Risk and Return

Estimating Risk and Return

Calculating the Cost of Capital

Estimating Cash Flows on Capital Budgeting Projects

Weighing Net Present Value and Other Capital Budgeting Criteria

Working Capital Management and Policies

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Exam 6: Understanding Financial Markets and Institutions

Which of these provide a forum in which demanders of funds raise funds by issuing new financial instruments, such as stocks and bonds?

Which of these does NOT perform vital functions to securities markets of all sorts by channeling funds from those with surplus funds to those with shortages of funds?

Primary market financial instruments include stock issues from firms allowing their equity shares to be publicly traded on stock market for the first time. We usually refer to these first-time issues as which of the following?

Suppose we observe the following rates: 1R1 = 8 percent, 1R2 = 10 percent, and E(2r1) = 8 percent. If the liquidity premium theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the liquidity premium for year 2, L2?

Which of the following is the continual increase in the price level of a basket of goods and services?

Suppose we observe the following rates: 1R1 = 12 percent, 1R2 = 15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the one-year interest rate expected one year from now, E(2r1)?

All of the following special provisions benefit security holders EXCEPT:

If the yield curve is downward sloping, what is the yield to maturity on a 30-year Treasury bond relative to a 10-year Treasury bond?

Which of the following is NOT a money market instrument?

The theory that states that the yield curve reflects the market's current expectations of future short-term rates is called the:

One-year Treasury bills currently earn 3.75 percent. You expect that one year from now, one-year Treasury bill rates will increase to 4.15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory is correct, what should the current rate be on two-year Treasury securities?

Which of these is the interest rate that is actually observed in financial markets?

Assume that you observe the following rates on long-term bonds: U.S. Treasury bonds = 4.15 percent AAA Corporate bonds = 6.2 percent BBB Corporate bonds = 7.15 percent The main reason for the differences in the interest rates is:

Which of these is NOT a theory that explains the shape of the term structure of interest rates?

Introduction to Financial Management

Reviewing Financial Statements

Analyzing Financial Statements

Time Value of Money 1: Analyzing Single Cash Flows

Time Value of Money 2: Analyzing Annuity Cash Flows

Valuing Bonds

Valuing Stocks

Characterizing Risk and Return

Estimating Risk and Return

Calculating the Cost of Capital

Estimating Cash Flows on Capital Budgeting Projects

Weighing Net Present Value and Other Capital Budgeting Criteria

Working Capital Management and Policies

Filters

Suppose we observe the following rates: ₁R₁ = 8 percent, ₁R₂ = 10 percent, and E(₂r₁) = 8 percent. If the liquidity premium theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the liquidity premium for year 2, L₂?

Suppose we observe the following rates: ₁R₁ = 12 percent, ₁R₂ = 15 percent. If the unbiased expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates holds, what is the one-year interest rate expected one year from now, E(₂r₁)?