Answer:
YTM is 6.90%
Explanation:
The yield to maturity on the bond can be computed using the rate formula in excel.
=rate(nper,pmt,-pv,fv)
nper is the time to maturity of 20 years multiplied by 2 since the bond is paying interest on semi-annual basis
pmt is the semi-annual interest receivable by investor which 6.8%/2*$1000=$34
pv is the current market price of $989.45
fv is the face value of $1000
=rate(40,34,-989.45,1000)
rate=3.45%
The 3,45% is the semi-annual YTM, whereas the annual YTM 3.45% *2=6.90%
