What Is the Difference Between Yield-To-Maturity (YTM) and Realized Compound

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between yield-to-maturity (YTM) and realized compound yield (RCY) ?

• A) They are actually the same concept.
• B) YTM is the actual return, whereas, RCY is the expected return.
• C) RCY is the actual return, whereas, YTM is the expected return.
• D) YTM considers only coupon payments, whereas, RCY includes all a bond's cash flows.

Analyze the effects of interest rates and trade policies on currency values and trade balances.

Describe the historical transition from the gold standard to the current system of currency exchange.

Understand the role of supply and demand in determining freely floating exchange rates.

Recognize the effects of monetary policies on international trade and exchange rates.

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