Suppose that a bond makes annual coupon payments at a 7% coupon rate, has 10 years until maturity, and is currently trading at 95. If the yield to maturity on the bond remains unchanged over the next year, what will be the total holding period return on the bond over the period? It should come out to 7.74% but I seem to be doing something wrong, thanks

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Suppose that a bond makes annual coupon payments at a 7% coupon rate, has 10 years until maturity, and is currently trading at 95. If the yield to maturity on the bond remains unchanged over the next year, what will be the total holding period return on the bond over the period? It should come out to 7.74% but I seem to be doing something wrong, thanks!

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