What is the yield to maturity (YTM) of this bond, stated as an APR with semi-annual compounding?

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Chapter4: Bond Valuation
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Problem 3Q: The rate of return on a bond held to its maturity date is called the bonds yield to maturity. If...
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(i) Two types of risks faced by bodholders are interest rate risks and default risks?   What are interest rate risks and default risks, and why might a bond exhibit more or less of these risks?

(ii) You see a bond with the following characteristics:

  • bond matures in 10 years
  • coupon rate = 7% APR compounded semi-annually, paid semi-annually
  • face value = $1000
  • bond price = $900

What is the yield to maturity (YTM) of this bond, stated as an APR with semi-annual compounding? 

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