A bond is traded at a price of 1040 and has a par value of 1
A bond is traded at a price of $1,040 and has a par value of $1,000. The annual coupon is $65 annual coupon and has a 15-year maturity. What is the yield to maturity (YTM)? (Show all your work)
Solution
Par Value = $1,000
 Current Price = $1,040
 Annual Coupon = $65
 Time to Maturity = 15 years
Let Annual YTM be i%
$1,040 = $65 * PVIFA(i%, 15) + $1,000 * PVIF(i%, 15)
Using financial calculator:
 N = 15
 PV = -1040
 PMT = 65
 FV = 1000
I = 6.09%
Annual YTM = 6.09%

