Answer:
The Price of Bond today = $997.07
Explanation:
Semi annual coupons = $1000 * 5% / 2
Semi annual coupons = $25
As 9 months is already over in the two year bond, the coupons are payable
3 months from now, 9 months from now and 15 months from now.
The present value of all these coupons and the principal should be equal to the price of the bond today. Â In case of continuous compounding, the formula for Present Value of any future Cash flow C is C*e^(-r*t).
Price of Bond = $25 * e^(-0.06*3/12) + 25*e^(-.061*9/12)+ 1025*e(-0.062*15/12)
Using the value of e as 2.71828
Price of Bond = $25 * 2.71828^(-0.06*3/12) + 25*2.71828^(-.061*9/12)+ 1025*2.71828(-0.062*15/12)
Price of Bond = $ 25 * 2.71828 ^-0.015 + 25*2.71828^-0.04575 + 1025*2.71828^-0.0775
Price of Bond = $ 25 * 1/2.71828^0.015 + 25*1/2.71828^0.04575 + 1025*1/2.71828^0.0775
Price of Bond = $997.07