A BBB-rated corporate bond has a yield to maturity of 4.6%. A U.S. Treasury security has a yield to maturity of 3.1%. These yields are quoted as APRs with semiannual compounding. Both bonds pay semiannual coupons at an annual rate of 4.0% and have five years to maturity. a. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the Treasury bond?
b. What is the price (expressed as a percentage of the face value) of the BBB-rated corporate bond?
c. What is the credit spread on the BBB bonds?