The Time Value of Money Flashcards
1
Q
Interest rates can be thought of in three way. What are they?
A
- Required rate of return
- Discount rate
- Opportunity cost
2
Q
What are interest rates composed of? What are the premiums demanded by investors?
A
Interest rates are composed of the ‘risk-free rate’ plus four premiums:
- Inflation premium
- Default risk premium
- Liquidity premium
- Maturity premium
3
Q
What is the nominal risk free rate
A
Risk free plus inflation premium