Series 50: Yield To Maturity

Taken from our Series 50 Online Guide

Yield to Maturity

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the anticipated yield of a bond that is bought and held to maturity. It is, essentially, the rate of return over the life of the bond based on its current value in the market. Suppose you hold your $1,000 bond with a 4% coupon rate until maturity, receiving your annual $40 interest payments and your $1,000 principal in the tenth year. If the bond is selling at a current market value of $962, sho

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