Learning objectives: Describe the impact of the level and shape of the yield curve on the cheapest-to-deliver Treasury bond decision. Calculate the theoretical futures price for a Treasury bond futures contract. Calculate the final contract price on a Eurodollar futures contract and compare...
Among the T-bonds available for delivery (the short position is given a choice in order to avoid a liquidity squeeze on a single bond), the cheapest to deliver (CTD) bond minimizes the net cost.
David's XLS is here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0145of75vjwhb8c/082218-tbond-ctd.xlsx
Learning objectives: Explain and calculate a US Treasury bond futures contract conversion factor. Calculate the cost of delivering a bond into a Treasury bond futures contract. Describe the impact of the level and shape of the yield curve on the cheapest-to-deliver Treasury bond decision...
In reference to; R19.P1.T3.Hull Study Notes
How do we arrive at the conclusion below...am a little stuck on this...any inputs/insights would be much appreciated ..
If bond yields are less than 6%, this favors delivery of high-coupon, short-maturity bonds; i.e., bonds with lower durations...
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