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What is the relationsip between bond prices and coupon rate? and barry bonds hits 744

What is the relationsip between bond prices and coupon rate?



Also, comment on the reasons that interest rates/yield to maturity on bonds change over time.

just a couple of sentences for each.


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Answer by Mohammad
1. The "relationship between bond prices and coupon rate" can be explained by following equation:

Bond Price = (Coupon/Yield to Maturity)

2. Assuming coupon as 8%, Yield to Maturity of similar bond at 7.7% and face value $ 100, the price of a bond will be:

Price of Bond = (Coupon/Market Yield to Maturity) = (8/7.7) * 100 = $ 103.90


3. The "interest rates/yield to maturity on bonds change over time" in line with the interest rate structure in the country.
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