Coupon Rate
Maturity
Symbol
CUSIP
Next Call Date
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Callable
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Last Trade Price
Last Trade Yield
Last Trade Date
US Treasury Yield
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Explain the information that is contained in the
bond quotation â what does it mean?
What was the last price of the (assume $1,000 par
value)?
What is the total of the annual coupon interest
payments on the bond?
What is the current yield of the bond? Why
is it above or below the coupon rate?
What is the YTM of the bond using the last price
(listed as Previous Close).
How
would the following affect the yield on a newly issued bond?
a) The bond is callable?
b) The bond is
subordinated to the existing bond issue?
c) The bond rating is
better or worse than its current rating?
Would you invest in this bond â why or why not?