Suppose you observe the following zero-coupon bond prices per $1 of maturity pay

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Suppose you observe the following zero-coupon bond prices per $1 of maturity payment: 0.95184 (1-year), 0.89472 (2-year), 0.83089 (3-year). Compute r0(1,3), the implied forward rate for a loan made at the end of year 1 and maturing at the end of year 3.

7.68%

7.28%

7.03%

6.38%

7.15%

7.68%

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Suppose you observe the following zero-coupon bond prices per $1 of maturity payment: 0.95184 (1-year), 0.89472 (2-year), 0.83089 (3-year). Compute r0(1,3), the implied forward rate for a loan made at the end of year 1 and maturing at the end of year 3.

Selected Answer: e.

7.68%

Answers: a.

7.28%

b.

7.03%

c.

6.38%

d.

7.15%

e.

7.68%

Explanation / Answer

A B C = B/A Time Price/$ Discount Implied interest rate 1 0.95184 0.04816 0.050596739 2 0.89472 0.10528 0.117668097 3 0.83089 0.16911 0.203528746 1.20353 = (1 + .0506) * (1 + x)2 (1+r3)^3 = (1+r1) x (1+x)^2 Divide both sides by 1.0506 Here, cumulative value of (1+r3)^3 = 1.20353 1.145564 = (1 + x)2 r3 is rate for 3 years Take the square root of both sides to get ride of the 2 1.07031 = 1 + x x = .07031 or 7.03%

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