Question

A General Co. bond has a coupon rate of 7 percent and pays interest annually. The face value is $1,000 and the current market price is $1,020.50. The bond matures in 20 years. What is the yield to maturity

Answer 1

6.81 %

Step-by-step explanation:

The Required Interest Rate (i) is the yield to maturity and this is calculated as :

Pv = - $1,020.50

pmt = $1,000 × 7% = $70

n = 20

p/yr = 1

Fv = $1,000.00

i = ?

Using a Financial Calculator to input the values as shown, the yield to maturity (i) is 6.8094 or 6.81 %.