Treasury Note Yield to Maturity Calculator

YTM Calculation:

\[ YTM = \text{Coupon Rate if at par, else solve for discount rate that equates present value of cash flows to price} \]

Face Value:

Current Price:

Coupon Rate:

Years to Maturity:

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Coupon Frequency:

Yield to Maturity (YTM):

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1. What is Yield to Maturity?

Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the total return anticipated on a bond if held until it matures. It's the internal rate of return (IRR) of an investment in a bond, considering all coupon payments and the difference between the bond's current market price and its face value.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator solves for YTM using an iterative approach:

\[ \text{Price} = \sum_{t=1}^{N} \frac{C}{(1 + YTM/f)^t} + \frac{F}{(1 + YTM/f)^N} \]

Where:

$ C $ — Coupon payment
$ F $ — Face value
$ N $ — Total number of periods
$ f $ — Coupon frequency per year
$ YTM $ — Yield to Maturity (decimal)

Explanation: The calculator finds the discount rate that makes the present value of all future cash flows equal to the bond's current price.

3. Importance of YTM Calculation

Details: YTM is a critical measure for bond investors as it allows comparison between bonds with different maturities, coupon rates, and prices. It represents the annualized return if the bond is held to maturity and all payments are made as scheduled.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the bond's face value (typically $1000), current market price, annual coupon rate (as a percentage), years to maturity, and coupon payment frequency. The calculator will solve for the YTM using an iterative method.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's the difference between YTM and current yield?
A: Current yield only considers the coupon payments relative to the price, while YTM accounts for all cash flows including the final principal payment.

Q2: Why does YTM change when bond price changes?
A: YTM is inversely related to price - when bond prices fall, YTM rises, and vice versa, all else being equal.

Q3: What does it mean when YTM equals coupon rate?
A: This occurs when the bond is priced exactly at par (face value), indicating the bond's return matches its coupon rate.

Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a close approximation but may differ slightly from professional bond calculators due to different calculation methods.

Q5: Can this be used for callable bonds?
A: No, this calculator assumes the bond is held to maturity. For callable bonds, yield to call would be more appropriate.