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Bond Pricing T-BOND 6.250% of 15-Aug-2023 Yield Price 0.0% Coupon (%) 6.250% 0.2% Coupon Frequency (per year) .4% Dated Date 8/15/.6% Maturity Date 8/15/.8% 1.0% Pricing Date 3/28/.2% Yield to maturity 2.551% 1.4% 1.6% Remaining Coupons 1.8% Next Coupon Date 2.0% Previous Coupon Date 2.2% Current Coupon Period 2.4% Days of Accrued Interest 2.6% Percent of Coupon Period Elapsed 2.8% Accrued Interest (per 0 par) 3.0% Excel's ACCRINT function 3.2% 3.4% "Dirty" price 3.6% "Clean" price 3.8% Excel's PRICE function 4.0% Hundreds 4.2% 32nds 4.4% 4.6% 4.8% 5.0% 5.2% 5.4% 5.6% 5.8% 6.0% 6.2% 6.4% 6.6% 6.8% 7.0% 7.2% 7.4% 7.6% 7.8% Price-Yield Relationship Price 0 2E-3 4.E-3 6.E-3 8.E-3 0.01 1.2E-2 1.4E-2 1.6E-2 1.E-2 0.02 2.E-2 2.4E-2 2.E-2 2.E-2 0.03 3.E-2 3.E-2 3.E-2 3.E-2 0.04 4.E-2 4.E-2 4.E-2 4.E-2 0.05 5.E-2 5.E-2 5.E-2 5.E-2 0.06 6.2E-2 6.E-2 6.E-2 6.E-2 7.E-2 7.E-2 7.E-2 7.E-2 7.8E-2 Yield to Maturity Price Bond Data Pricing (Settlement) Date 3/15/14 Type Issue Price Coupon(%) Maturity Previous Coupon Date Next Coupon Date Days in Coupon Period Days since Last Coupon Accrued Interest Invoice Price YTM Treas T-NOTE 1.250 15-Apr-.07 1.-Apr-14 Treas T-NOTE 1.875 30-Apr-.18 1.-Apr-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 30-Apr-.03 0.-Apr-14 Treas T-NOTE 4.750 15-May-.64 4.-May-14 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 15-May-.-May-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.250 31-May-.4 2.-May-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-May-.05 0.-May-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.750 15-Jun-.17 0.-Jun-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 30-Jun-.69 2.-Jun-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 30-Jun-.07 0.-Jun-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 15-Jul-.19 0.-Jul-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 31-Jul-.9 2.-Jul-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.125 31-Jul-.03 0.-Jul-14 Treas T-NOTE 4.250 15-Aug-.64 4.-Aug-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.500 15-Aug-.18 0.5 15-Aug-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 31-Aug-.99 2.-Aug-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-Aug-.09 0.-Aug-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Sep-.11 0.-Sep-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 30-Sep-.19 2.-Sep-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 30-Sep-.11 0.-Sep-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.500 15-Oct-.25 0.5 15-Oct-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 31-Oct-.37 2.-Oct-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-Oct-.12 0.-Oct-14 Treas T-NOTE 4.250 15-Nov-.65 4.-Nov-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Nov-.19 0.-Nov-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.125 30-Nov-.39 2.-Nov-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 30-Nov-.12 0.-Nov-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Dec-.13 0.-Dec-14 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 31-Dec-.93 2.-Dec-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.125 31-Dec-.04 0.-Dec-14 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Jan-.12 0.-Jan-15 Treas T-NOTE 2.250 31-Jan-.82 2.-Jan-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-Jan-.13 0.-Jan-15 Treas T-BOND 11.250 15-Feb-..-Feb-15 Treas T-NOTE 4.000 15-Feb-.-Feb-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Feb-.12 0.-Feb-15 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 28-Feb-.08 2.-Feb-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 28-Feb-.12 0.-Feb-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Mar-.25 0.-Mar-15 Treas T-NOTE 2.500 31-Mar-.39 2.5 31-Mar-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-Mar-.12 0.-Mar-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Apr-.26 0.-Apr-15 Treas T-NOTE 2.500 30-Apr-.57 2.5 30-Apr-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.125 30-Apr-.-Apr-15 Treas T-NOTE 4.125 15-May-.5 4.-May-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-May-.13 0.-May-15 Treas T-NOTE 2.125 31-May-.31 2.-May-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-May-.12 0.-May-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Jun-.28 0.-Jun-15 Treas T-NOTE 1.875 30-Jun-.16 1.-Jun-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 30-Jun-.28 0.-Jun-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Jul-.11 0.-Jul-15 Treas T-NOTE 1.750 31-Jul-.12 1.-Jul-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-Jul-.11 0.-Jul-15 Treas T-BOND 10.625 15-Aug-..-Aug-15 Treas T-NOTE 4.250 15-Aug-.63 4.-Aug-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Aug-.09 0.-Aug-15 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 31-Aug-.51 1.-Aug-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 31-Aug-.25 0.-Aug-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Sep-.05 0.-Sep-15 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 30-Sep-.53 1.-Sep-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 30-Sep-.05 0.-Sep-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Oct-.-Oct-15 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 31-Oct-.55 1.-Oct-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 31-Oct-.98 0.-Oct-15 Treas T-BOND 9.875 15-Nov-.71 9.-Nov-15 Treas T-NOTE 4.500 15-Nov-.87 4.5 15-Nov-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Nov-.15 0.-Nov-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 30-Nov-.93 0.-Nov-15 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 30-Nov-.8 1.-Nov-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Dec-.89 0.-Dec-15 Treas T-NOTE (DBL OLD 2YR) 0.250 31-Dec-.86 0.-Dec-15 Treas T-NOTE 2.125 31-Dec-.13 2.-Dec-15 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Jan-.05 0.-Jan-16 Treas T-NOTE (OLD 2YR) 0.375 31-Jan-.03 0.-Jan-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.000 31-Jan-.-Jan-16 Treas T-BOND 9.250 15-Feb-.76 9.-Feb-16 Treas T-NOTE 4.500 15-Feb-.78 4.5 15-Feb-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Feb-.99 0.-Feb-16 Treas T-NOTE (2YR) 0.250 29-Feb-.71 0.-Feb-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 29-Feb-.28 2.-Feb-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.125 29-Feb-.32 2.-Feb-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 15-Mar-.92 0.-Mar-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.375 31-Mar-.87 0.-Mar-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 31-Mar-.91 2.-Mar-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.250 31-Mar-.62 2.-Mar-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-Apr-.58 0.-Apr-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 30-Apr-.51 2.-Apr-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.000 30-Apr-.-Apr-16 Treas T-BOND 7.250 15-May-.42 7.-May-16 Treas T-NOTE 5.125 15-May-.9 5.-May-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.250 15-May-.5 0.-May-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.250 31-May-.-May-16 Treas T-NOTE 1.750 31-May-.68 1.-May-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.500 15-Jun-.94 0.5 15-Jun-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.250 30-Jun-.11 3.-Jun-16 Treas T-NOTE 1.500 30-Jun-.13 1.5 30-Jun-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 15-Jul-.11 0.-Jul-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.250 31-Jul-.23 3.-Jul-16 Treas T-NOTE 1.500 31-Jul-.13 1.5 31-Jul-16 Treas T-NOTE 4.875 15-Aug-.14 4.-Aug-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 15-Aug-.03 0.-Aug-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.000 31-Aug-.-Aug-16 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 31-Aug-.-Aug-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 15-Sep-.54 0.-Sep-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.000 30-Sep-.-Sep-16 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 30-Sep-.-Sep-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 15-Oct-.83 0.-Oct-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.125 31-Oct-.23 3.-Oct-16 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 31-Oct-.-Oct-16 Treas T-BOND 7.500 15-Nov-.79 7.5 15-Nov-16 Treas T-NOTE 4.625 15-Nov-.19 4.-Nov-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 15-Nov-.71 0.-Nov-16 Treas T-NOTE 2.750 30-Nov-.3 2.-Nov-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 30-Nov-.33 0.-Nov-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 15-Dec-.61 0.-Dec-16 Treas T-NOTE 3.250 31-Dec-.72 3.-Dec-16 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 31-Dec-.21 0.-Dec-16 Treas T-NOTE (DBL OLD 3YR) 0.750 15-Jan-.83 0.-Jan-17 Treas T-NOTE 3.125 31-Jan-.48 3.-Jan-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 31-Jan-.11 0.-Jan-17 Treas T-NOTE (OLD 3YR) 0.625 15-Feb-.36 0.-Feb-17 Treas T-NOTE 4.625 15-Feb-.78 4.-Feb-17 Treas T-NOTE 3.000 28-Feb-.-Feb-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 28-Feb-.-Feb-17 Treas T-NOTE (3YR) 0.750 15-Mar-.61 0.-Mar-17 Treas T-NOTE 3.250 31-Mar-.99 3.-Mar-17 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 31-Mar-.-Mar-17 Treas T-NOTE 3.125 30-Apr-.64 3.-Apr-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 30-Apr-.77 0.-Apr-17 Treas T-BOND 8.750 15-May-.13 8.-May-17 Treas T-NOTE 4.500 15-May-.91 4.5 15-May-17 Treas T-NOTE 2.750 31-May-.5 2.-May-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 31-May-.85 0.-May-17 Treas T-NOTE 2.500 30-Jun-.71 2.5 30-Jun-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.750 30-Jun-.08 0.-Jun-17 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 31-Jul-.28 2.-Jul-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.500 31-Jul-.1 0.5 31-Jul-17 Treas T-BOND 8.875 15-Aug-.04 8.-Aug-17 Treas T-NOTE 4.750 15-Aug-.23 4.-Aug-17 Treas T-NOTE 1.875 31-Aug-.57 1.-Aug-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 31-Aug-.32 0.-Aug-17 Treas T-NOTE 1.875 30-Sep-.51 1.-Sep-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 30-Sep-.17 0.-Sep-17 Treas T-NOTE 1.875 31-Oct-.45 1.-Oct-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.750 31-Oct-.42 0.-Oct-17 Treas T-NOTE 4.250 15-Nov-.89 4.-Nov-17 Treas T-NOTE 2.250 30-Nov-.7 2.-Nov-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 30-Nov-.81 0.-Nov-17 Treas T-NOTE 2.750 31-Dec-.54 2.-Dec-17 Treas T-NOTE 0.750 31-Dec-.1 0.-Dec-17 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 31-Jan-.04 2.-Jan-18 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 31-Jan-.42 0.-Jan-18 Treas T-NOTE 3.500 15-Feb-.34 3.5 15-Feb-18 Treas T-NOTE 2.750 28-Feb-.51 2.-Feb-18 Treas T-NOTE 0.750 28-Feb-.75 0.-Feb-18 Treas T-NOTE 2.875 31-Mar-.98 2.-Mar-18 Treas T-NOTE 0.750 31-Mar-.58 0.-Mar-18 Treas T-NOTE 0.125 15-Apr-.45 0.-Apr-18 Treas T-NOTE 2.625 30-Apr-.98 2.-Apr-18 Treas T-NOTE 0.625 30-Apr-.94 0.-Apr-18 Treas T-BOND 9.125 15-May-.44 9.-May-18 Treas T-NOTE 3.875 15-May-.08 3.-May-18 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 31-May-.92 2.-May-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 31-May-.-May-18 Treas T-NOTE 2.375 30-Jun-.89 2.-Jun-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 30-Jun-.61 1.-Jun-18 Treas T-NOTE 2.250 31-Jul-.28 2.-Jul-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 31-Jul-.49 1.-Jul-18 Treas T-NOTE 4.000 15-Aug-.-Aug-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.500 31-Aug-.89 1.5 31-Aug-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 30-Sep-.21 1.-Sep-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.750 31-Oct-.8 1.-Oct-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 31-Oct-.52 1.-Oct-18 Treas T-BOND 9.000 15-Nov-.-Nov-18 Treas T-NOTE 3.750 15-Nov-.79 3.-Nov-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 30-Nov-.38 1.-Nov-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 30-Nov-.01 1.-Nov-18 Treas T-NOTE (DBL OLD 5YR) 1.500 31-Dec-.39 1.5 31-Dec-18 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 31-Dec-.86 1.-Dec-18 Treas T-NOTE (OLD 5YR) 1.500 31-Jan-.25 1.5 31-Jan-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 31-Jan-.1 1.-Jan-19 Treas T-BOND 8.875 15-Feb-.32 8.-Feb-19 Treas T-NOTE 2.750 15-Feb-.14 2.-Feb-19 Treas T-NOTE (5YR) 1.500 28-Feb-.13 1.5 28-Feb-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 28-Feb-.53 1.-Feb-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.625 31-Mar-.61 1.-Mar-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.500 31-Mar-.98 1.5 31-Mar-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 30-Apr-.58 1.-Apr-19 Treas T-NOTE 3.125 15-May-.86 3.-May-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.125 31-May-.76 1.-May-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 30-Jun-.-Jun-19 Treas T-NOTE 0.875 31-Jul-.11 0.-Jul-19 Treas T-BOND 8.125 15-Aug-.82 8.-Aug-19 Treas T-NOTE 3.625 15-Aug-.38 3.-Aug-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 31-Aug-.-Aug-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 30-Sep-.-Sep-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 31-Oct-.58 1.-Oct-19 Treas T-NOTE 3.375 15-Nov-.07 3.-Nov-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.000 30-Nov-.-Nov-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.125 31-Dec-.47 1.-Dec-19 Treas T-NOTE 1.375 31-Jan-.67 1.-Jan-20 Treas T-BOND 8.500 15-Feb-.91 8.5 15-Feb-20 Treas T-NOTE 3.625 15-Feb-.36 3.-Feb-20 Treas T-NOTE 1.250 29-Feb-.76 1.-Feb-20 Treas T-NOTE 1.125 31-Mar-.89 1.-Mar-20 Corporate Bond Pricing (Settlement) Date 3/15/14 Coupon Rate 8.125 Maturity 3/15/17 Maturity (years) 3 Static Spread 3.500% Price $ - 0 YTM Type Issue Price Coupon(%) Maturity YTM Term (yrs) Zero Price Spot Rate Pricing Yield Corporate Zero Price Cash Flow Value $ - 0 Static Spread Pricing (Settlement) Date 3/15/14 3/15/14 Coupon Rate 3.25 1.75 Maturity 9/15/16 9/15/15 Maturity (years) 2.5 1.5 Static Spread Observed Price $ 101.16 $ 99.53 Calculated Price $ - 0 $ - 0 YTM Term (yrs) Spot Rate Pricing Yield Treasury Zero Price Corporate Zero Price Cash Flow Value $ - 0 Term (yrs) 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Title: Bond Pricing and Yield Analysis: An Overview
Introduction
Bond pricing is an essential aspect of finance that involves determining the fair value of a bond based on its expected cash flows, interest rates, and the time to maturity. This assignment explores the pricing mechanism of a Treasury Bond (T-Bond) issued on August 15, 2023, with a coupon rate of 6.250%, a yield to maturity of 2.551%, and several other parameters. Through this analysis, we will discuss key concepts such as accrued interest, clean and dirty prices, and the relationship between price and yield. The exponential growth in bond trading and investment necessitates a comprehensive understanding of these parameters for effective decision-making.
Understanding Bond Pricing
Bond prices are derived from the present value of their future cash flows. When an investor purchases a bond, they are entitled to receive periodic coupon payments as well as the return of the principal amount at maturity. The present value (PV) calculation is given by the formula:
\[
PV = \sum_{t=1}^{T} \frac{C}{(1 + YTM)^t} + \frac{F}{(1 + YTM)^T}
\]
Where:
- \(C\) = Coupon payment
- \(YTM\) = Yield to maturity
- \(F\) = Face value of the bond
- \(T\) = Total number of periods (years)
Parameters of the Given Bond
1. Coupon Rate: 6.250% of the par value (generally 0) leads to a coupon payment of .25 annually.
2. Yield to Maturity (YTM): This is the return that an investor can expect to earn if the bond is held until maturity. The YTM for this bond is 2.551%, providing a clear indication of the bond's risk versus its return.
3. Days of Accrued Interest: This refers to the interest that has accumulated on the bond since the last coupon payment. In the case of this bond, accrued interest must be calculated to determine the total cost for the buyer.
4. Clean and Dirty Prices: The dirty price reflects the market price of the bond plus accrued interest, whereas the clean price is simply the market price without accrued interest.
Calculation of Clean and Dirty Prices
To illustrate how bond pricing works, let's calculate the clean and dirty prices.
1. Accrued Interest Calculation:
If the bond pays interest semi-annually, we use the formula:
\[
\text{Accrued Interest} = C \times \frac{days \, since \, last \, coupon}{days \, in \, coupon \, period}
\]
Assuming we are at 30 days into the coupon period, with 180 days in the period, the accrued interest would be:
\[
\text{Accrued Interest} = 6.25 \times \frac{30}{180} = 1.042
\]
2. Dirty Price Calculation:
The dirty price would be determined from the current market price, assuming it is available at 3.50 (hypothetical) plus accrued interest:
\[
\text{Dirty Price} = \text{Market Price} + \text{Accrued Interest} = 103.50 + 1.042 = 104.542
\]
3. Clean Price Calculation:
Clean price can simply be derived by subtracting accrued interest from the dirty price:
\[
\text{Clean Price} = \text{Dirty Price} - \text{Accrued Interest} = 104.542 - 1.042 = 103.50
\]
Analyzing Price-Yield Relationship
The relationship between a bond's price and its yield is inversely proportional. As interest rates rise, bond prices tend to fall and vice versa. This means that the market adjusts the bond price based on the current yield or interest rate environment.
In this context, if yields rise, the bond’s price will decline as new bonds are issued at higher interest rates, making existing bonds with lower rates less desirable. This relationship is critically important for investors, as it affects investment strategies, portfolio management, and overall market risk assessment.
Conclusion
Understanding bond pricing is pivotal for both issuers and investors. The ability to assess the value of a bond through various parameters such as coupon rate, yield to maturity, clean and dirty prices, and accrued interest equips investors with the knowledge to make informed decisions. In a broader context, these mechanisms not only affect individual investment choices but also influence economic factors such as inflation and monetary policy.
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By analyzing the provided bond characteristics, we can grasp not only its pricing but also the broader implications within the financial market landscape, allowing for more effective investment decisions and risk management practices.