Real Risk Free Rate of Interest
Not what you're looking for?
Treasury securities that mature in 6 years currently have an interest rate of 8.5%. Inflation is expected to be 5% each of the next three years and 6% each year after the third year. The maturity risk premium is estimated to be 0.1% (t-1), where t is equal to the maturity of the bond (i.e. the maturity risk premium of a one year bond if zero). The real risk free rate is assumed to be constant over time. What is the real risk free rate of interest?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The solution explains the concepts very well, and determines the real risk free rate of interest. All the steps are clearly explained and outlined. The answer is very easy to understand and can be followed along with anyone who has a basic understanding of the subject. Overall, an excellent response to the question.
Solution Preview
First, use the following formula to get the inflation rate over the next 6 years:
(1+ inflation)^6 = ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Situational Leadership
This quiz will help you better understand Situational Leadership and its theories.
Employee Orientation
Test your knowledge of employee orientation with this fun and informative quiz. This quiz is meant for beginner and advanced students as well as professionals already working in the HR field.
Balance Sheet
The Fundamental Classified Balance Sheet. What to know to make it easy.
MS Word 2010-Tricky Features
These questions are based on features of the previous word versions that were easy to figure out, but now seem more hidden to me.
Understanding Management
This quiz will help you understand the dimensions of employee diversity as well as how to manage a culturally diverse workforce.