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What is the YTM on a 10%, 20-year simi-annual coupon bond that that currently trades for $600?
We will use the financial calculator to compute the YTM
N = 40 (converted into semi annual periods)
PV = $600
FV = $1000
PMT = $50 ( converted into semi annual payment)
I/Y = 17.11% (annualized rate)
YTM = 17.11%