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The coupon rate is the actually stated interest rate. This is the rate earned on a NEW issue bond. The yield to maturity takes into consideration the purchase price of a bond bought in the secondary market. For example, if you buy a $1,000 bond for $1100 which matures in 10 years and has a coupon of 5%, your coupon is 5%, but your yield to maturity would be closer to 4% because you paid $1100, but will only get back $1,000 at maturity (losing $100). The "loss" reduces the return.

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A 6-year Circular File bond pays interest of 80 annually and sells for 950 What are its coupon rate current yield and yield to maturity?

Bond Pricing. A 6 year circular file bond pays interest of $80 annually, and sells for $950. What are its coupon rate, Current yield, and yield maturity?


What is the difference between yield to maturity and interest rate in bond investments?

The yield to maturity of a bond is the total return an investor can expect if they hold the bond until it matures, taking into account the bond's price, coupon payments, and time to maturity. The interest rate, on the other hand, is the fixed rate of return that the bond issuer pays to the bondholder periodically. In summary, yield to maturity considers the total return over the bond's life, while the interest rate is the fixed rate paid by the issuer.


Bond face value-$100, time to maturity - 5 years, coupon rate 5% redeemed at face value, what will be the ytm?

The yield to maturity will be 5% since both Face Value and Redemption value are same. If you purchase the bond for 95 or 105 your yield to maturity will change than what the coupon rate is.


What is the difference between yield to worst and yield to maturity in bond investing?

Yield to worst is the lowest possible yield an investor can receive on a bond, taking into account all potential scenarios. Yield to maturity, on the other hand, is the average return an investor can expect if they hold the bond until it matures.


If the yield curve is downward sloping what is the ytm on a 10 year Treasury coupon bond relative to that on a 1 year T-bond?

If the yield curve is downward sloping, the yield to maturity on a 10-year Treasury coupon bond relative to that on a 1 year T-bond is the yield on the 10 year bond. It will be less than the yield on a 1-year bond.Ê

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If a coupon bond is selling at par does the current yield equal its yield to maturity?

Yield usually refers to yield to maturity. If a bond is trading at par it usually means the yield to maturity is equal to the coupon.


What is the difference between yield and coupon rate?

The difference between the coupon rate and the required return of a bond is dependent upon the type of bond. Junk bonds will have the biggest difference between its return and the coupon rate.


What happen when the yield to maturity on a bond is greater than the coupon rate?

When the yield of a bond exceeds it coupon rate, the price will be below 'par' which is usually $100.


When a bonds yield to maturity is greater than the bonds coupon rate the bond?

When the yield of a bond exceeds it coupon rate, the price will be below 'par' which is usually $100.


If a bond's yield to maturity exceeds its coupon rate does the bond's current yield must also exceed its coupon rate?

No......The price of the bonds will be less than par or 1,000.....


A 6-year Circular File bond pays interest of 80 annually and sells for 950 What are its coupon rate current yield and yield to maturity?

Bond Pricing. A 6 year circular file bond pays interest of $80 annually, and sells for $950. What are its coupon rate, Current yield, and yield maturity?


What is the difference between yield to maturity and interest rate in bond investments?

The yield to maturity of a bond is the total return an investor can expect if they hold the bond until it matures, taking into account the bond's price, coupon payments, and time to maturity. The interest rate, on the other hand, is the fixed rate of return that the bond issuer pays to the bondholder periodically. In summary, yield to maturity considers the total return over the bond's life, while the interest rate is the fixed rate paid by the issuer.


Bond face value-$100, time to maturity - 5 years, coupon rate 5% redeemed at face value, what will be the ytm?

The yield to maturity will be 5% since both Face Value and Redemption value are same. If you purchase the bond for 95 or 105 your yield to maturity will change than what the coupon rate is.


What is the difference between yield to maturity and yield to call?

Yield to maturity means the interest rate for which the present value of the bond's payments equals the price. It's considered as the bond's internal rate of return. Yield to. call is a measure of the yield of a bond, to be held until its call date.


What is the difference between yield to worst and yield to maturity in bond investing?

Yield to worst is the lowest possible yield an investor can receive on a bond, taking into account all potential scenarios. Yield to maturity, on the other hand, is the average return an investor can expect if they hold the bond until it matures.


Explain the relationship between coupon rate and the yield to maturity?

The coupon rate is the fixed annual interest payment a bondholder receives based on the bond's face value, while the yield to maturity (YTM) represents the total return anticipated on a bond if held until its maturity, factoring in the bond's current market price, coupon payments, and time to maturity. When a bond's market price is below its face value, the YTM is higher than the coupon rate, indicating a better return for investors. Conversely, if the bond's market price is above its face value, the YTM is lower than the coupon rate. Therefore, the relationship between the two is inversely related to the bond's market price.


Why is yield to maturity the promised yield?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is considered the promised yield because it represents the total return an investor can expect to earn if a bond is held until maturity, assuming all coupon payments are made as scheduled and the bond is redeemed at par value. It accounts for the bond's current market price, coupon payments, and the time remaining until maturity, effectively reflecting the bond's expected cash flows. This makes YTM a critical measure for investors in assessing the potential profitability of fixed-income investments.