I am considering purchasing a treasury bill with a face value of $1000. However, I am not sure about its actual cost in the market. Could someone please tell me how much a $1000 treasury bill would approximately cost?
5 answers
GeishaMelodious
Fri Oct 25 2024
The purchase price of a 1-year T-bill is determined based on its face value and annual yield.
Lucia
Thu Oct 24 2024
However, for simplicity, we can use the close approximation of $950 as the purchase price.
EthereumElite
Thu Oct 24 2024
For instance, if you decide to buy a T-bill with a face value of $1,000, the amount you pay upfront will depend on the annual yield.
SakuraDance
Thu Oct 24 2024
Assuming the annual yield is 5%, you would pay approximately $950 for the T-bill.
ShintoSanctuary
Thu Oct 24 2024
This upfront payment is calculated using the discount rate formula, which takes into account the face value, annual yield, and the time period of the T-bill.