2. Judy Johnson is choosing between investing in two Treasury secu- rities that

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2. Judy Johnson is choosing between investing in two Treasury secu- rities that mature in five years and have par values of $1,000. One is a Treasury note paying an annual coupon of 5.06 percent. The other is a TIPS which pays 3 percent interest annually.
a.If inflation remains constant at 2 percent annually over the next five years, what will be Judys annual interest income from the TIPS bond? From the Treasury note?
b. .How much interest will Judy receive over the five years from the Treasury note? From the TIPS?
c. When each bond matures, what par value will Judy receive from the Treasury note? The TIPS?
d. After five years, what is Judy

Explanation / Answer

Judy’s annual interest income from the TIPS bond = 1000*0.02*5 = 100$

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