A special case of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is the Yield to Maturity (YTM). Explain how the YTM is used to calculate the yield curve and why investors track moves in the yield curve.

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A special case of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is the Yield to Maturity (YTM). Explain how the YTM is used to calculate the yield curve and why investors track moves in the yield curve. 

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