What is the new yield to maturity on the bond? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.       What is your rate of return over the year? Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.

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Chapter6: Fixed-income Securities: Characteristics And Valuation
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You buy a bond for $991 that has a coupon rate of 5.90% and a maturity of 10-years. A year later, the bond price is $1,176. (Assume a face value of $1,000 and annual coupon payments.)

What is the new yield to maturity on the bond?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.

 

 

 

What is your rate of return over the year?

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places. 

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