Randy bought a zero coupon bond and a tips 5 years ago for $2,500 each. both had 10 years to maturity. the tips's coupon was 2% while the zero coupon bond will be redeemed for $3,000. what should the maximum real value of his bonds be if he tries to sell them today?

Zero coupon bonds do not earn interest. It is usually sold at a big discount and its redeemable value if beyond its face value will only be redeemed once it reaches maturity.

TIPS stands for Treasury Inflation Protected Securities.

TIPS:
2,500 x 2% x 5 years = 250
2,500 + 250 = 2,750

Zero coupon bond after 5 years: 2,500

Maximum real value of his bonds if he sells them today.

2,750 + 2,500 = 5,250

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