YTM measures the total annual return on a bond if held till its maturity date. Calculation of YTM includes present value, market price, maturity date, and compounding periods. Limitations of YTM ...

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A bond yield is the current coumpounded interest rate that an investor can earn by purchasing a certain bond at its current market price. When an investor buys a bond, they are essentially lending ...