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Interest expense for discounted bonds includes amortized discount over the bond's term. Bonds issued at a premium reduce recorded interest expense by amortizing the premium. Bonds sold at face value ...

YTM measures the total annual return on a bond if held till its maturity date. Calculation of YTM includes present value, market price, maturity date, and compounding periods. Limitations of YTM ...

One key aspect of any bond investment is its current yield. When a bond is brand-new, figuring out the bond yield is relatively simple, because in most cases, bonds are issued at prices that are close ...