A bond has a par value of $1000, a time to maturity of 12 years and a coupon rate of 6% with interest paid annually. If the current market price is $925, what will be the approximate capital gain yield of this bond over the next year if its yield to maturity remains unchanged? Answer in percentages with two decimal places
1. YTM of Bond = 9.05%
2. Current Yield = Coupon Rate / Current Price = $60 / 925 = 6.49%
3. Capital gains Yield = YTM - Current Yield
Capital gains Yield = 9.05% - 6.49%
Capital gains Yield = 2.56%
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