Asked by juan manuel iglesias on May 01, 2024
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A Government of Canada bond will pay $50 at the end of every six months for the next 15 years and an additional $1,000 lump payment at the end of the 15 years. What is the appropriate price to pay if you require a rate of return of 6.5% compounded semi-annually?
Compounded Semi-annually
Interest on an investment or loan is calculated and added to the principal two times a year.
Government of Canada Bond
A Government of Canada Bond is a secure investment issued by the Canadian government, which promises to pay the holder a fixed rate of interest over a specific period of time.
- Become skilled at understanding and calculating the present and future values of cash flows and annuities.
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Learning Objectives
- Become skilled at understanding and calculating the present and future values of cash flows and annuities.