Question

A General Power bond carries a coupon rate of 8%, has 9 years until maturity, and sells at a yield to maturity of 7%. (Assume annual interest payments.) (LO6-1 and LO6-2) a. What interest payments do bondholders receive each year

Answer 1

bondholders will receive 8% of $1,000 = $80

Step-by-step explanation:

The price of the bond varies depending on the yield to maturity, resulting in higher or lower gains for bondholders, but the actual cash amount received will always be equal to the coupon rate.

The same applies to the issuer of the bond, it may receive more or less money depending on the market rate, which increases or decreases interest expense, but the amount of money paid is always the coupon rate.