When considering bonds, issuers and investors alike need to consider the coupon rate: the interest paid by the bond. Most bonds pay out coupons on a semi-annual basis, relative to the par (face) value ...
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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 ...