Question

An investor purchased a "par bond" for $300 with the principal $300. Over n = 5 years the bond will pay 8% coupon annually. Find the IRR of the cash flow stream (also called Yield to Maturity).

Answer 1

Answer:

8%

Explanation:

Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after-tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested

IRR can be calculated with a financial calculator  

Cash flow in year 0 = $-300

Cash flow each year from year 1 to 4 = $\frac{8}{100}$ × $300 = $24

Cash flow in year 5 = $300 + 24 = $324

  IRR = 8%

To find the IRR using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the IRR button and then press the compute button.