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The Bond Price Calculator With Ytm calculates the present value of a bond based on its coupon payments, yield to maturity, number of periods, and face value. This helps investors determine the fair price of a bond in the market.
The calculator uses the bond price formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the present value of all future coupon payments plus the present value of the face value at maturity.
Details: Accurate bond price calculation is essential for investors to make informed decisions about buying or selling bonds, assessing investment returns, and managing fixed-income portfolios.
Tips: Enter coupon payment in dollars, yield to maturity as a decimal (e.g., 0.05 for 5%), number of periods, and face value in dollars. All values must be valid (coupon ≥ 0, YTM > 0, periods ≥ 1, face value ≥ 0).
Q1: What is yield to maturity (YTM)?
A: Yield to maturity is the total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, incorporating both coupon payments and any capital gain or loss.
Q2: How does YTM affect bond price?
A: Bond price and YTM have an inverse relationship. When YTM increases, bond price decreases, and vice versa.
Q3: What is the difference between coupon rate and YTM?
A: Coupon rate is the fixed annual interest rate paid by the bond, while YTM is the overall return rate considering current market price.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for zero-coupon bonds?
A: For zero-coupon bonds, set coupon payment to 0. The formula simplifies to the present value of the face value.
Q5: What are the limitations of this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes constant YTM and doesn't account for factors like call provisions, put options, or changing interest rates over time.