c)Junk bond
b.) $60 f.) $78
c.) $70 g.) $80
d.) $72 h.) $85
Excel Problem: For this problem, you must produce your graphs using excel.
12?The point of this game is that diversification is a good thing. It is also a justification for expected value pricing.
The game consists of bond buyers, bond insurers, and two types of bond issuers: risky and safe. The game unfolds in two stages. In the first stage risky bond issuers are able to insure their bonds against default. In the second stage the bonds are sold to bond buyers. The market interest rate is 6%.
In the first stage, the Risky Issuers need to issue a bond to finance their operations. They have a 15% chance of default. They have the option to insure the bond against default. If they purchase insurance they pay an insurance premium (a fee) to the insurer. Then if the bond issuer defaults on the bond then the insurer will pay to the buyer the principle amount of the bond ($100).
The insurer and the risky bond issuer need to negotiate/calculate a fair price for the insurance. Considering the information given, what price should bond issuer pay for this insurance premium? ___________________________________
In the second stage of the game, the bond issuers turn around and try to sell the bonds to the bond buyers. There are two types of bonds. First, some bond issuers are risk free. Second, are the risky bonds which may or may not be insured against default.
The Bond Buyers have $100 to invest. The market interest rate is 6%. If they buy a riskless bond they will earn the full interest. Considering the information given, what interest rate should a bond buyer pay for a risk-less bond? ___________________________________
If they purchase a risky bond and it does not default, then they will receive the full negotiated interest. If they purchase an uninsured risky bond and it default, then they will receive nothing. Considering the information given, what interest rate should a bond buyer pay for an uninsured risky bond? ___________________________________
If they purchase an insured risky bond and it defaults then they will get their principle ($100) from the insurance company but no interest. Considering the information given, what interest rate should a bond buyer pay for an insured risky bond? ___________________________________