Yield Computation. What is the yield to maturity for a bond paying $45 semi-annually that has twelve years until maturity and sells for $975?   Please use formula if possible.

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Yield Computation. What is the yield to maturity for a bond paying $45 semi-annually that has twelve years until maturity and sells for $975?

 

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YTM is return generated from bond if it is held till bond’s maturity. YTM is also the rate which discounts benefits generated from Bonds to its fair market price.

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