The schedule of 1-year forward rate across next 5 years is as follows. Year 1-year Forward Rate 1 4.6% 2 4.9% 3 5.2% 4 5.5% 5 5.8% What should the purchase price of a 4-year zero-coupon bond be if it is purchased today and has face value of $1,000?

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The schedule of 1-year forward rate across next 5 years is as follows.

Year

1-year Forward Rate

1

4.6%

2

4.9%

3

5.2%

4

5.5%

5

5.8%


What should the purchase price of a 4-year zero-coupon bond be if it is purchased today and has face value of $1,000?

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