Question

What additional information would be needed to compute which of the following Treasury bonds will pay the highest real yield?

Bond Type Principal Coupon Time To Maturity Selling price of the Bond
TIPS $15,000 2.2% 12 years $15,000
Fixed-Rate $30,000 4.2% 16 years $30,000
Zero Coupon $25,000 0% 15 years $20,000

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
how index rates will perform
B.
what inflation will be
C.
the ratings of the bonds
D.
how the bonds will be taxed