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An 8% coupon, 30-year bond is selling at
$1276.76.
First solve the following equation:
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This equation is solved by r = 0.03.
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The yield-to-maturity is given by 2 x 0.03 = 6%
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The effective annual yield is given by (1.03)
2
- 1 =
6.09%