Puentes Co. issued a $1000, 4.3% bond with interest payable on January 1 and July 1. The bond is due on January 1, 2012. Find the yield to maturity (YTM) if the bond is purchased for $941.03 on July 1, 2008.
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The bond has a face value of $1000 and an annual coupon rate of 4.3%, meaning it pays 4.3% of $1000 in interest each year, which is $43 annually or $21.50 semi-annually since interest is paid every six months (January 1 and July 1). The bond is due (matures) on Show more…
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