A bond that matures in 8 years has a 9.5 percent coupon rate, semiannual payments, a face value of $1,000, and an 8.2 percent current yield. What is the bond’s nominal yield to maturity (YTM)?

A bond that matures in 8 years has a 9.5 percent coupon rate, semiannual payments, a face value of $1,000, and an 8.2 percent current yield. What is the bond’s nominal yield to maturity (YTM)?




a. 7.20%
b. 7.45%
c. 6.55%
d. 6.89%
e. 8.20%










Answer: D


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