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Chelsea26
Jun 10, 2009, 02:18 AM
Please could some one help with the correct formula to calculate the below bond parcel -

I wish to calculate the purchase price of a 10 year government bond parcel with a yield rate of 8.95% paid 1/2 yearly coupon the rate is 7.5% and the bond parcel has 250 days till maturity Thank you

Netball
Jun 18, 2009, 12:08 AM
Hi, someone else was asking the same question and I answered it there.

I think the answer is 101.349 which is the Present value of 100 + 8.95.

I didn't find any reference to Bond Parcels in my notes either!!