Calculate the yield-to-maturity on semi-annual coupon


Bond Valuation:

Q1. Calculate the Yield-to-Maturity on a 8 year, 9 percent semi-annual coupon, $1,000 par value bond that sells for $921.11 What is the YTM if that bond now sells for $1,157.67?

Q2. What is the total return, the current yield, and capital gains yield for the DISCOUNT bond (i.e. $921.11)? (Assume the bond is held to maturity and the company does not default on the bond).

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