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Again show solution A 4.75 percent coupon municipal bond has 20 years left to maturity and has a price quote of 101.30. The bond can be called in eight years. The call premium is one year of coupon payments. (Assume interest payments are semiannual and a par value of $5,000.) Compute the bond’s current yield. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Current yield [removed] % Compute the yield to maturity. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Yield to maturity [removed] % Compute the taxable equivalent yield (for an investor in the 36 percent marginal tax bracket). (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Equivalent taxable yield [removed] % Compute the yield to call. (Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Yield to call [removed] % check my work

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The analysis of municipal bonds, particularly those with specific coupon rates, maturities, and call features, provides insights into their valuation and investment appeal. This paper explores a municipal bond with a 4.75% coupon rate, a 20-year maturity, and a price quote of 101.30. The bond’s callable feature adds complexity to its valuation, requiring calculations of current yield, yield to maturity (YTM), taxable equivalent yield, and yield to call (YTC).

Introduction

Municipal bonds are debt securities issued by local governments to fund public projects. They are usually attractive to investors seeking tax-advantaged income, especially in higher tax brackets. The valuation of municipal bonds involves understanding their coupon payments, market price, and specific features such as callable options. Accurate calculation of yields helps investors make informed decisions aligning with their tax situations and investment horizons.

Bond Specifications

  • Coupon rate: 4.75% annually
  • Par value: $5,000
  • Maturity: 20 years
  • Price quote: 101.30 (i.e., 101.30% of par)
  • Callable in: 8 years
  • Call premium: equivalent to one year of coupon payments
  • Interest payments: semiannual
  • Tax bracket: 36%

The calculations proceed as follows:

1. Current Yield

The current yield is derived by dividing the annual coupon payment by the current market price of the bond.

The annual coupon payment is 4.75% of $5,000, which equals $237.50.

The market price of the bond is 101.30% of $5,000, equaling $5,065.

Therefore, the current yield is:

Current Yield = (Annual Coupon Payment / Market Price) * 100

= ($237.50 / $5,065) * 100 ≈ 4.69%

2. Yield to Maturity (YTM)

The YTM calculation involves solving for the discount rate (r) in the present value of bond price equation considering semiannual payments:

P = (C / 2) * [1 - (1 + r/2)^(-2n)] / (r/2) + Face / (1 + r/2)^(2n)

Where:

  • P = $5,065
  • C = $237.50
  • n = 20 years

Approximating using financial calculator or iterative methods, the YTM is roughly 4.55%. This reflects the annualized yield, considering the semiannual coupon payments and the current market price.

3. Taxable Equivalent Yield

The taxable equivalent yield (TEY) converts the municipal bond yield into an equivalent yield if the bonds were taxable, factoring in the investor's tax rate:

TEY = YTM / (1 - Tax rate)

= 4.55% / (1 - 0.36) ≈ 7.13%

4. Yield to Call (YTC)

The YTC calculation considers the possibility that the bond might be called in 8 years, earlier than maturity. The call premium adds to the call price:

Call price = Par + Call premium = $5,000 + $5,000 * 4.75% = $5,237.50

The bond's price at call is the same as the current market price, $5,065. Assuming semiannual payments, solving for r in:

P = (C / 2) [1 - (1 + r/2)^(-28)] / (r/2) + Call Price / (1 + r/2)^(2*8)

Yields approximately 4.75%, providing an incentive for investors to analyze the call risk.

Conclusion

Understanding the different yields associated with municipal bonds enables investors to assess their investment relative to taxable bonds, accounting for call features and market conditions. The current yield of approximately 4.69% reflects the immediate income return, while the YTM of about 4.55% indicates the total return assuming hold-to-maturity. The taxable equivalent yield of approximately 7.13% underscores the tax advantages municipal bonds offer to high-income investors. The yield to call, being slightly higher, incorporates the call risk, which investors must consider in their analysis.

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