The Holding Period Yield (HPY)calculation Differs from the Yield to Maturity

question 99

Multiple Choice

The holding period yield (HPY) calculation differs from the yield to maturity (YTM) calculation in that:

• A) the future value for the HPY calculation is always the par value of the bond
• B) the future value for the HPY calculation is the sale price of the bond
• C) the time period for the HPY calculation is the number of time periods until the bond matures
• D) the time period for the HPY calculation is the number of time periods the bond was actually held
• E) Both (b) and (d)

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