On June 1st, 2020, Coca Cola (KO) issued bonds for one billion dollars. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, coupon rate of 2.75% payable semiannually, and 40 years maturity (maturity date: 6/1/2060).   What is the average annual return for an investor who purchased these bonds at launch (6/1/20) for $970.30 and sold them three years later (6/1/23) for $681.83? HINT: Don’t divide HPR/3. Consider the effects of compounding. Find the annual interest rate that would make the initial investment of $970.30 become $681.83 after three years.       -9.90% per year.     -9.50% per year.     -0.95% per year.     +9.90% per year.

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On June 1st, 2020, Coca Cola (KO) issued bonds for one billion dollars. The bonds have a par value of $1,000, coupon rate of 2.75% payable semiannually, and 40 years maturity (maturity date: 6/1/2060).  

What is the average annual return for an investor who purchased these bonds at launch (6/1/20) for $970.30 and sold them three years later (6/1/23) for $681.83? HINT: Don’t divide HPR/3. Consider the effects of compounding. Find the annual interest rate that would make the initial investment of $970.30 become $681.83 after three years.

 

    -9.90% per year.
    -9.50% per year.
    -0.95% per year.
    +9.90% per year.
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