A semi-annual bond has the following characteristics:
Face value = Ksh 1,000
Coupon rate = 10% per annum
Time remaining till maturity = 15 years
Bond price = Ksh 880
Required:
i.
This bond is trading at discount to par value
ii.
Calculating Yield to Maturity,
Using TVM Calculation,
I = [PV = -800, PMT = 50, FV = 1,000, N = 30]
I = 13.08%
Yield to Maturity = 13.08%
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