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Is the yield to maturity on a bond the same thing as the required return?

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Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

The YTM is the same thing as required return.

The YTM is the rate at which the coupon payments and the face value at maturity are discounted to get the current price of the bond.

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