Question

I purchase a 10 percent coupon bond. Based on my purchase price, I calculate a yield to maturity of 8 percent. If I hold this bond to maturity, then my return on this asset is:_____.
A) 10 percent.
B) 8 percent.
C) 12 percent.
D) there is not enough information to determine the return.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) 8 percent.

Explanation:

The yield to maturity is the expected rate of return of a bonds if held until maturity.

We are asked precisely for what rate are we receiving if held at maturity so we receive the yield to maturity.

That is a rate at which the discounted coupon payment and maturity payment matches the price we urchase the bonds.