The method of computation of bonds using financial calculator.
Concept Introduction:
Bonds are marketable debt instruments issued by the treasury department of a government on behalf of its various departments to raise money from the public to conduct its economic activities. A bond is a promise by the government to pay the borrowed sum at a future date which is specified in the contract for which it pays interest annually or semi-annually.
Yield to Maturity − It is the total sum that the bond holder expects if the bond or the assets is kept till its maturity.
Coupon rate − It is the yield on fixed income bond and is paid annually.
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