Select any six bonds consisting of two Treasury bonds, two Corporate bonds, and two Agency issues. Determine the latest current yield and promised yield for each. (for the promised yield use annual compounding). In addition, find the duration and modified duration for each bond.
1. Post the bonds you selected for the problem.
2. Calculate and post the duration for this six-bond portfolio. Assume you invested $100,000 in each of the six bonds listed.
3. Assuming the market interest rates fell by 100 basis points, what would happen to your portfolio?
4. Assuming the market interest rates rose by 100 basis points, what would happen to your portfolio?