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CALCULATOR FOR APPROXIMATE BOND YIELDS

Enter the data and get the bond yield.

Calcul du rendement d’une obligation
Value at maturity: $

The amount you obtain when your bond matures. This amount does not include coupon interest.

Coupon rate: %

The rate of interest paid on the bond. This rate is determined in terms of the maturity value of the bond.

Bond term: year(s)

Enter a whole number (no decimals)

Initial investment: $

The price you paid for the bond.

Approximate yield:

% ( / = %)
 

Calculation details

Annual interest: ( % of )
Annual capital gain : (value at maturity of - initial investment of =
_______ (Term of years: \ = on average per year)
Total annual income : ( coupon of and gain of )
Initial investment:

Approximate yield:

% ( / = %)

* A period (".") must be used with decimals.


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