Answer:
A. 14.28%
Explanation:
As per Approximation formula,
Quarterly yield = (A + B / C) * 100
A = Quarterly coupon = 12% of 1,000 / 4 =30
B = (Redemption - Price value / Number of coupon) = (1,000 - 900) / (15 * 4)
= 1.667
C= (Redemption value + Price / 2) = 1,000 + 900 / 2 = 1,900 /2 = 950
Quarterly yield = 30 + 1.66667 / 950 = 31.6667 / 950 = 0.03333
Quarterly yield = 3.33%
Using the calculator, we get exact Ytm quarterly = 3.3925%
Effective amount yield = {(1 + 0.033925)^4 - 1} * 100
Effective amount yield = 0.142762 * 100
Effective amount yield = 14.2762%
Effective amount yield = 14.28%
