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Learn the differences between yield to maturity and coupon rate, including how they affect a bond's return and its market value, to make informed investment decisions.

If a bond is "callable," it means that the issuer has the right to buy the bond back at a predetermined date before its full maturity date. The call could happen at the bond's face value, or the ...

One of the most popular measures of bond yield is yield to maturity (YTM). Also called book yield or redemption yield, it’s the estimated rate of return an investor can expect from a bond when held ...

T-bills are sold at a discount to their face value. They offer returns at maturity without periodic interest payments. With T-bill yields higher in recent years, they can be an excellent, low-risk way ...

Calculate bond yield by dividing annual interest payment by current price. If bond is callable, consider potential early redemption by issuer. Use yield calculation to assess return against other ...