Housing and Development Board (HDB) Ltd also currently sells corporate bonds to investors for $1,120. The coupon rate is 15 percent and par value of $1,000. Interest is payable annually, and maturity period is for 10 years. To provide income stability, you want to find out the following: i. Current Yield ii. Yield to maturity iii. Explain the relationship that exists between the coupon interest rate and yield to  maturity and par value and market value of a bond

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Housing and Development Board (HDB) Ltd also currently sells corporate bonds to investors for
$1,120. The coupon rate is 15 percent and par value of $1,000. Interest is payable annually, and
maturity period is for 10 years. To provide income stability, you want to find out the following:

i. Current Yield

ii. Yield to maturity

iii. Explain the relationship that exists between the coupon interest rate and yield to
 maturity and par value and market value of a bond

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