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Abner Corporation's bonds mature in 17 years and pay 14 percent interest annually. If you purchase the bonds for $1,225, what is your yield to maturity?
Solution
Calculation of yield to maturity(YTM)
Annual coupon=Face value*coupon rate
=$10000*14%=$140
YTM=[Annual coupon+(Face value-Purchase price)/Years to maturity]/(Face value+Purchase price)/2
=[$140+($1000-$1225)/17]/($1000+$1225)/2
=0.11395 or 11.395%