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A 2-year $100 par value bond pays 10% monthly coupons is sold at par.
Determine its effective annual rate.
Value of bond as of today = $100
Value of bond sold after 2 years = $100
Interest Yield in 2 years = 100*10%*2
= $20
Capitial Yield = 0 , Since bond sold at par.
Hence effective annual rate = Interest yield + capital yield
= 20/(2*100) + 0%
= 10%