Question

A coupon bond that pays interest of $60 annually has a par value of $1,000, matures in 5 years, and is selling today at a $75.25 premium from par value. The current yield on this bond is _________.

a. 6%
b. 6.49%
c. 6.73%
d. 7%

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 6.49%

Explanation:

Calculation for The current yield on this bond

First step is to calculate the Current price

Current price = $1,000 - 75.25

Current price = $924.75

Now let calculate the Current yield using this formula

Current yield =Coupon bond interest/Current price

Let plug in the formula

Current yield = $60/$924.75

Current yield = 6.49%

Therefore the current yield on this bond is 6.49%