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What are the companies offering zero coupon bonds?
Zero coupon bonds are typically issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations. Prominent companies that offer zero coupon bonds include major corporations like Disney and Coca-Cola, which have issued them in the past. Additionally, U.S. Treasury securities, such as Treasury bills, can function as zero coupon bonds. Investment firms and mutual funds may also provide access to zero coupon bond investments through specific funds or portfolios.
How do bondholders get a return on zero coupon bonds?
Zero coupon bonds do not pay interest and are therefore sold at a steep discount to face value depending on the maturity date of the bond. Due to the time value of money, the discount on a 30 year zero coupon bond will be much greater than on a 10 year zero coupon bond. At maturity bondholders will receive the full face value of the bond which provides bondholders a return. For example, a 30 year zero coupon bond with a face value of $1,000 and sold for $500 would return a $500 profit after 30 years. Holders of zero coupon bonds can sell the bonds at any time before maturity. If an investor bought zero coupon bonds prior to a steep drop in interest rates, the value of the zero coupon bonds would increase and could be sold at a profit.
What is the advantage of buying zero-coupon bonds?
The advantage of buying zero-coupon bonds is that when they reach maturity, the investor then receives the full face value of the bond. These bonds became popular in the 1980's even though they were first released in the 1960's.
What kinds of penalties are attached to zero coupon bonds if withdrawls are made early?
Many zero-coupon bonds (e.g. US Treasuries) penalize for early redemption through forfeiture of interest for a specified period of time.
What is the taxation of zero coupon bonds held to maturity?
Zero coupon bonds issued by the US Treasury are issued at a discount to face value. An investor holding zero coupon bonds is paid the full face value when the zero coupon bond matures. The difference between the purchase price and the maturity value is know as the original issue discount which represents the interest earned on the zero coupon bond. Although a zero coupon bond does not pay annual interest, an investor must pay taxes each year based on the imputed receipt of income. Since the investor is not receiving interest payments during the life of the bond, taxes would be paid on interest income not actually received until bond maturity. Due to the yearly tax liability on imputed interest, it makes sense for most investors to hold zero coupon bonds in a tax deferred retirement account. The interest earned on zero coupon bonds issued by the US Treasury are exempt from state and local taxes.
What is so special about Zero Coupon Municipal Bonds?
Zero Coupon Municipal Bonds are special because, unlike other bonds, they have no periodic interest payments. Rather, the investor receives one payment at maturity. This payment is equal to the amount invested, plus the interest earned, compounded semiannually.
What are the interest rates for zero coupon bonds?
They pay no 'coupon' which is the income paid periodically. You make a return by buying at a discount. As an example, if you buy a zero coupon bond for $86.26, maturing at $100 over 5 years, you would earn 3% p.a.
How are investors in zero coupon bonds compensated for making such an investment?
They are sold at discount and mature to face value over time.
What are the types of bonds in financial management?
In financial management, the primary types of bonds include corporate bonds, government bonds, municipal bonds, and zero-coupon bonds. Corporate bonds are issued by companies to raise capital, while government bonds are issued by national governments and are considered low-risk. Municipal bonds are issued by states or local governments to fund public projects, and zero-coupon bonds are sold at a discount and do not pay interest until maturity. Each type has distinct risk profiles, tax implications, and investment characteristics.
Can you compute the price of a 5-year zero coupon bond from 2 5 year coupon bonds?
If the 2 5 years are exactly the same with the exception of having coupons (same lender, same claims, same everything) then yes you should be able to. The trick is finding the right yield curve and discounting everything back to the present value. The coupons can be treated as mini zero-coupon bonds in their own right.
What is a zero coupon?
A zero coupon is, in a financial sense, a security which does not pay interest periodically.
Which type of investor would be most likely to purchase zero coupon bonds?
(4) risk-averse investors anticipating increases in interest rates
