Watters Umbrella Corp. issued 20-year bonds 2 years ago at a coupon rate of 6.4 percent. The bonds make semiannual payments. If these bonds currently sell for 110 percent of par value, what is the YTM

2.78%

Explanation:

The YTM formula is:

YTM = {coupon + [(face value - market value)/n]} / [(face value + market value)/2]

YTM = {$32 + [($1,000 - $1,100)/36]} / [($1,000 + $1,100)/2] = $29.222 / $1,050 =  2.78%

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