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Basic Question 9 of 13

Assume the spot rates r(1) = 9%, r(2) = 10% and r(3)= 11%. Consider a two-year annual coupon bond. The coupon rate is 6%. What is the MOST LIKELY yield to maturity y(2)?

A. 8.95%
B. 9.12%
C. 9.97%

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Learning Outcome Statements

describe relationships among spot rates, forward rates, yield to maturity, expected and realized returns on bonds, and the shape of the yield curve;

describe how zero-coupon rates (spot rates) may be obtained from the par curve by bootstrapping;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 26.