The document provides instructions for an assignment on bonds and financial terms. Students are asked to answer questions, complete problems, and show work. The questions cover call provisions for bonds, definitions of discount and premium bonds, differences between coupon and zero coupon bonds, and calculations to determine bond prices and yields using time value of money concepts. Students are instructed to use Word or Excel to submit work and solutions.

1. Introduction
In this assignment, you will learn about bonds and the financial
terms used in bond markets. In addition, you will differentiate
between discount and premium bonds, identify the factors that
influence bond value, and learn how the TVM concept is used to
price bonds.
Instructions
Answer the following questions and complete the following
problems, as applicable.
You may solve the following problems algebraically, or you
may use a financial calculator or Excel spreadsheet. If you
choose to solve the problems algebraically, be sure to show
your computations. If you use a financial calculator, show your
input values. If you use an Excel spreadsheet, show your input
values and formulas.
Note: In addition to your solution to each computational
problem, you must show the supporting work leading to your
solution to receive credit for your answer.
1."What does a call provision [call feature] allow [bond] issuers
to do, and why would they do it" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger,
2014)?
2."Provide the definitions of a discount bond and premium
bond. Give examples" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014, p.
178).
3."Describe the differences in interest payments and bond prices
between a 5 percent coupon bond and a zero coupon bond"
(Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014, p. 178).
4."Calculate the price of a zero coupon bond that matures in 20
years if the market interest rate is 6.5 percent" (Cornett, Adair,
& Nofsinger, 2014).

2. •Assume semi-annual compounding.
5."Compute the price of a 4.5 percent coupon bond with 15
years left to maturity and a market interest rate of 6.8 percent"
(Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014).
•Assume interest payments are paid semi-annually, and solve
using semi-annual compounding.
6."A 6.85 percent coupon bond with 26 years left to maturity is
offered for sale at $1,035.25. What yield to maturity [interest
rate] is the bond offering" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014,
p. 178)?
•Assume interest payments are paid semi-annually, and solve
using semi-annual compounding.
Submit your completed assignment as an attachment in the
assignment area. You may use either a Word document or an
Excel spreadsheet for your work, but not both. Prior to
submitting your assignment, review the Valuing Bonds Scoring
Guide to ensure you have met all of the requirements and as a
self-assessment of your work.
Reference
Cornett, M. M., Adair, T. A., & Nofsinger J. (2014). M: Finance
(2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
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Valuing StocksResources
Website icon Valuing Stocks Scoring Guide.
Introduction
Companies can raise money through common stocks. Investors
buy stocks and get the benefits of ownership of a firm. How to
price stocks is the main objective of this assignment, in which
you will learn about the differences between common and
preferred stocks, the different stock valuation models, and the
major stock market indexes.
Instructions
Answer the following questions and complete the following
problems, as applicable:

3. You may solve the following problems algebraically, or you
may use a financial calculator or Excel spreadsheet. If you
choose to solve the problems algebraically, be sure to show
your computations. If you use a financial calculator, show your
input values. If you use an Excel spreadsheet, show your input
values and formulas.
Note: In addition to your solution to each computational
problem, you must show the supporting work leading to your
solution to receive credit for your answer.
1."As owners, what rights and advantages do shareholders
obtain" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014, p. 203)?
2."Why might the Standard and Poor's 500 Index be a better
measure of stock market performance than the Dow Jones
Industrial Average" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014)?
3."What are the differences between common stock and
preferred stock" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014, p. 203)?
4."On March 14, 2013, the Dow Jones Industrial Average set a
new high. The index closed at 14,539.14, which was up 83.86
points from the previous day's close of 14.455.28. What was the
return (in percent to four decimal places) of the stock market
for March 14, 2013" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014)?
5."At your brokerage firm, it costs $9.50 per stock trade. How
much money do you need to buy 300 shares of Time Warner,
Inc. (TWX), which trades at $22.62" (Cornett, Adair, &
Nofsinger, 2014)?
6."Financial analysts forecast Safeco Corporation (SAF) growth
for the future to be a constant 10 percent. Safeco's recent
dividend was $1.20. What is the value of Safeco stock when the
required return is 12 percent" (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger,
2014, p. 205)?
7."A preferred stock from Duquesne Light Company (DQUPRA)
pays $2.10 in annual dividends. If the required return on the
preferred stock is 5.4 percent, what is the value of the stock"

4. (Cornett, Adair, & Nofsinger, 2014, p. 204)?
8."Ultra Petroleum (UPL) has earnings per share of $1.56 and a
P/E ratio of 32.48. What is the stock price" (Cornett, Adair, &
Nofsinger, 2014, p. 205)?
Submit your completed assignment as an attachment in the
assignment area. You may use either a Word document or an
Excel spreadsheet for your work, but not both. Prior to
submitting your assignment, review the Valuing Stocks Scoring
Guide to ensure you have met all of the requirements and as a
self-assessment of your work.
Reference
Cornett, M. M., Adair, T. A., & Nofsinger J. (2014). M: Finance
(2nd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Russia Homework-.
Listed below are possible sources that you can use to answer the
questions. Write your answers in essay form. The rubric that
you used for the first homework applies, as do all the other
requirements. I have attached the rubric below again for you to
review.
1. Where are the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held?
2. Describe the location including landscape, is this a good
place for winter Olympics.
3. How is the construction coming along? What have been some
of the issues associated with the construction in this location
(absolute and relative) - how has it affected the region
environmentally?
4. What problems have been associated with the project
a. Economic – cost and overruns, migrant workers etc.
b. Political Issues – corruption, importance to Putin
5. Why might you not want to bring your laptop to the
Olympics?
6. What happened to the Olympic flame in Moscow?
7. How are things for the athletes – foreign and Russian? How
are things different from the Soviet days? What issues are

5. Russian athletes facing – how well do some think they may do?
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/19/sport/sochi-winter-olympics-
russia-amanda-davies/index.htmlRussia's field of dreams?
http://www.esquire.com/print-this/2014-gangster-
olympics?page=all Gangster Olympics
http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21581764-most-
expensive-olympic-games-history-offer-rich-pickings-select-
few-castles/print Castles in the sand (good 5 minute video with
this article)
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/sports/olympics/at-center-
of-sochi-games-lies-a-cemetery.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
Cemetery Left in Peace in City Remade by Olympics
http://thinkprogress.org/sports/2013/08/09/2444281/russia-
cracks-down-on-journalists-activists-exposing-corruption-
ahead-of-sochi-olympics/Russia Cracks Down On Journalists,
Activists Exposing Corruption Ahead Of Sochi Olympics
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/olympic_coverage/article/puti
n-lights-olympic-flame-on-red-square/487184.html Putin Lights
Olympic Torch
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/olympic_coverage/article/zipp
o-could-face-legal-action-over-olympic-torch-
picture/487574.html Problems with Olympic Torch
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Europe/2013/1007/Russia-s-
Sochi-Games-Why-you-may-want-to-leave-your-laptop-at-home
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/olympic_coverage/article/all-
communications-traffic-to-be-monitored-at-sochi-olympics-
report-says/487352.htmlAll Communications Traffic to Be
Monitored at Sochi Olympics, Report Says
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/arts_n_ideas/article/alexei-
nemov-works-to-revive-russian-sports/487165.html Interview
with former Olympic athlete on his thoughts about the
Olympics.
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/print/article/activists-say-
migrant-workers-rounded-up/487164.html Migrant workers -

6. neighborhood issues
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/print/article/russias-pivot-
north/487162.html Mostly about the arctic, but has important
info about Putin and possible disruptions
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2013/oct/09/sochi-2014-
olympics-money-corruptionSochi 2014: the costliest Olympics
yet but where has all the money gone?
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-09/georgian-
activists-seek-sochi-olympics-boycott-on-border-
dispute.htmlGeorgian Activists Seek Sochi Olympics Boycott
on Border Dispute
Essay Rubric for Geography 101
Content
Evidence or information presented in the paper is relevant,
accurate, necessary and complete.
Be sure and read the instructions at the top of each assignment
and answer each of the questions in your essay
10 points
Reasoning
Analysis and interpretation show some combination of the
following: depth of thinking, logical reasoning, accurate
conclusions, and/or informed recommendations
Your essay should show evidence that you have read ALL the
assigned readings in order to write a complete essay.
5 points
Conventions and Presentation
The text shows evidence of editing, and proofreading.
(paragraphs, spelling, capitalization etc.)
Format of paper is correct. (heading, margins, font, length of
paper, and stapled if necessary)
While this is not a writing (W) class it is a college class. If you
do not follow the instructions in this section, the TA will take 5
points right off the top of your paper.
5 points
The heading for the paper should be done as follows:
Name – Assignment – Class Time

7. Jane Doe – Essay #2 Russia – 11 am (or 10 am)
This should all be on one line. Hit return once and start typing
your essay.
Conventions and Presentation
Font should be no larger than 12 point
Margins should be normal (1 inch)
Double space your essay
Remember to use paragraphs
Edit for spelling and other grammatical requirements
Essay should be a MINIMUM of 1 full page
If your essay is longer than one page please STAPLE pages
together. Feel free to print on both sides to save paper.
MIDDLE EAST HOMEWORK –– SYRIA AND THE CIVIL
WAR
The focus of this assignment is to help you understand what has
been happening in Syria. How the war started and who is
involved. There is no current discussion about chemical
weapons and what is happening this month in the articles I have
assigned. If you want to update yourself on very recent issues
you will need to look up more current articles.
Read this article from Canada – it explains the basics of what
has happened in Syria (FEEL FREE TO LOOK UP OTHER
SOURCES IF YOU NEED MORE BACKGROUND – BUT I
WILL BE LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE OF YOUR HAVING
READ THESE AND WATCHED THE ENTIRE VIDEO.
http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/from-spray-paint-to-civil-war-
syria-explained-in-5-questions-1.1237292
Then read these -
http://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21572198-sectarian-

8. divisions-deepen-war-changing-country-beyond-recognition-
country
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/10/23/here-look-at-key-
players-in-syria-civil-war/ you can look at this for information
on who the main players are in the war – question 3. This is the
most recent article.
Then watch this Frontline video – it is 53 minutes long. Be
aware that some of the scenes are very hard to watch. War is
violent.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/syria-behind-the-lines/
Write a one page minimum essay answering these questions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE QUESTIONS ARE
ADDRESSED IN THE SOURCES I HAVE ASSIGNED AND
TALKED ABOUT MANY TIMES IN THE VIDEO. I WOULD
SUGGEST YOU READ THROUGH THE QUESTIONS AND
THEN READ THE ARTICLES AND THEN WATCH THE
VIDEO.
All the same rules apply to this assignment as did to the
previous ones – title, minimum one page, font, etc.
1. Who is Hafez al Assad, how did he come to power and how
did he run the country?(nice, kind or what?)Who is Bashar al
Assad and how did he come to power and how did he run the
country when he first came to power?(nice, kind or what?) What
changes did he try to make in Syria – did it work? Then what
happened, why and how did he change his methods?
2. What was the starting point of the civil war? How has Syria
changed since the civil war?
3. Who are the majority population of Syria and who are the
minority? What makes them “different”? Are they the only
ones involved in the war (who else lives in this country?). Who
sides with whom? (opposition/rebels versus regime soldiers)
4. Why is one group so afraid of the other? What do Alawites
believe will happen to them if the rebels win the war? (video)
5. What does the regime (Assad and “current” government) tell
their people about who the opposition are? You should answer

9. this by referring to the main characters in the documentary –
what are their thoughts about the situation? People in the video
include Ahmad (in the Rebel free Syrian Army), the young man
in the high school and their motto, Mohammed the Alawite
militia man, what is he and other Alawites convinced of as far
as his Sunni neighbors and what they are planning to do? Which
foreigners do they think are fighting against them?
6. Look up a current article to see how many people have died
in this conflict and how many refugees there are currently – the
articles and video have old numbers.
7. What do you think of this situation in Syria, do you think
America should help either Assad or the Rebels, or should they
not get involved) – explain/justify your thoughts . (you will
earn reasoning points for this section – your job is to show me
that you understand the topic and have given it some thought).
Homework #1 Europe.
Minimum 1 full page double spaced, 12 point or less and 1 inch
or less margins– it will probably take a little more than a page
so if yours is barely a page then you probably have not
addressed all the questions fully. See the rubric below to be
clear on what is expected and how to format this assignment.
DO NOT CUT AND PASTE ANYTHING FROM THE
ARTICLES YOU USE. THIS ASSIGNMENT NEEDS TO BE
IN YOUR OWN WORDS. I WILL NOT HAVE A STAPLER IN
CLASS – PLEASE STAPLE BEFORE YOU COME TO CLASS
– DO NOT USE PAPER CLIPS OR FOLD OVER THE
CORNERS.
Follow the heading format as outlined in the rubric at the end of
the assignment.
Below you will find some articles on the Schengen Agreement
and migration issues in Europe. Please read the section in your
text on pages 264-266, (Migration Within Europe, International
Migration to Europe and Leaky Borders and “fortress Europe”)

10. then read the material below. Feel free to Google other articles
concerning the topic of Europe and migration, and then answer
the following questions in the form of an essay.
Questions:
1. What is the Schengen Agreement, when did it come into
force and which group of countries adhere to it. (do not list all
those who do, but list those of the group who do not because
that is a smaller list).
2. What are the ramifications of this agreement? Why did some
countries not join, and why might some countries leave? What
are the advantages and disadvantages of implementing this
agreement. (The article on Switzerland shows some advantages)
3. Read the articles and then in your own words explain what is
happening between the UK and the Romanians and Bulgarians,
between the Swiss and Portuguese and between people coming
from Africa to Europe.
Hints: A few things you should include in your essay
Why is the UK different and what is about to happen at the end
of the year to cause concern?
What makes Switzerland different? How come people want to
go there?
Be sure to explain why those people from Africa want to get to
Melilla. If you do not understand this question reread the
article and then do a little more research on the location.
4. What do you think about this immigration policy, do you
think Europe should keep it or discard it? Explain your
reasoning.
Q&A: Schengen Agreement
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-13194723
Portuguese jobseekers change the face of Swiss village
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17338922
Schengen Agreement: Passports and European travel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-23184899
UK will not extend Romania and Bulgaria migration curb
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-20287061

11. Migration Watch warning on Romania and Bulgaria immigration
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21039087
Immigration from Romania and Bulgaria: Government accused
of 'farcical' strategy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21235165
Romania rejects British 'scrounger' stereotype
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21373972
African migrants break into Spain's Melilla territory
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24124362
Essay Rubric for Geography 101 Homework
Content
Evidence or information presented in the paper is relevant,
accurate, necessary and complete.
Be sure and read the instructions at the top of each assignment
and answer each of the questions in your essay
10 points
Reasoning
Analysis and interpretation show some combination of the
following: depth of thinking, logical reasoning, accurate
conclusions, and/or informed recommendations
Your essay should show evidence that you have read ALL the
assigned readings in order to write a complete essay.
5 points
Conventions and Presentation
The text shows evidence of editing, and proofreading.
(paragraphs, spelling, capitalization etc.)
Format of paper is correct. (heading, margins, font, length of
paper, and stapled if necessary)
While this is not a writing (W) class it is a college class. If you
do not follow the instructions in this section, the TA will take 5
points right off the top of your paper.
5 points
The heading for the paper should be done as follows:
Name – Assignment – Class Time (10 or 11 am)
Jane Doe – Essay #1 Europe – 11 am

12. Jane Doe – Essay #2 Russia – 11 am
This should all be on one line. Hit return once and start typing
your essay. No extra spaces.
Conventions and Presentation
Font should be no larger than 12 point
Margins should be normal (1 inch)
Double space your essay
Remember to use paragraphs
Edit for spelling and other grammatical requirements
Essay should be a MINIMUM of 1 full page
If your essay is longer than one page please STAPLE pages
together. Feel free to print on both sides to save paper.
If you want to bring your paper to my office BEFORE it is due I
would be happy to review it with you.