INV3702
Assignment 1 (QUIZ) Semester 2 2024
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Due Date: August 2024
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, 8/20/24, 12:20 PM Assessment 1: Attempt review
INV3702-24-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
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Completed on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 12:14 PM
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Question 1
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A bond manager considers buying a five-year semi-annual bond, with R1 000.00 par value, 12% coupon rate and is currently
trading at R937.00. Which one of the following is CLOSEST to the yield of this bond?
a. 13.79%
b. 13.95%
c. 14.16%
Question 2
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A bond with a 7.3% yield has a duration of 5.4 and is trading at R985. If the yield decreases to 7.1%, the new bond price is
CLOSEST to …
a. R 974.40.
b. R 995.64.
c. R1 091.40.
Question 3
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A South African company issues bonds in the United States, denominated in US dollars. Which of the following best
describes this type of bond?
a. Global bond
b. Foreign bond
c. Domestic bond
d. Eurodollar bond
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