Question 20.2: When valuing a zero-coupon bond, why are semiannual periods ...

When valuing a zero-coupon bond, why are semiannual periods used in discounting?

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The use of semiannual periods is to put the zero-coupon bond valuation on the same basis as the typical semiannual coupon bond.

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