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function calculateBondRates() {
// 1. Get input values
var faceValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById('faceValue').value);
var annualCoupon = parseFloat(document.getElementById('annualCoupon').value);
var marketPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('marketPrice').value);
var yearsMaturity = parseFloat(document.getElementById('yearsMaturity').value);
var errorMsg = document.getElementById('errorMsg');
var resultsDiv = document.getElementById('results');
// 2. Validate inputs
if (isNaN(faceValue) || faceValue <= 0 ||
isNaN(annualCoupon) || annualCoupon < 0 ||
isNaN(marketPrice) || marketPrice <= 0 ||
isNaN(yearsMaturity) || yearsMaturity <= 0) {
errorMsg.style.display = 'block';
resultsDiv.style.display = 'none';
return;
}
errorMsg.style.display = 'none';
// 3. Calculate Nominal Coupon Rate
// Formula: (Annual Coupon / Face Value) * 100
var couponRate = (annualCoupon / faceValue) * 100;
// 4. Calculate Current Yield
// Formula: (Annual Coupon / Market Price) * 100
var currentYield = (annualCoupon / marketPrice) * 100;
// 5. Calculate Approximate Yield to Maturity (YTM)
// Formula: [ C + (F-P)/n ] / [ (F+P)/2 ]
// Where C = Annual Coupon, F = Face Value, P = Market Price, n = Years
var numerator = annualCoupon + ((faceValue – marketPrice) / yearsMaturity);
var denominator = (faceValue + marketPrice) / 2;
var ytm = (numerator / denominator) * 100;
// 6. Display Results
document.getElementById('couponRateResult').innerText = couponRate.toFixed(2) + "%";
document.getElementById('currentYieldResult').innerText = currentYield.toFixed(2) + "%";
document.getElementById('ytmResult').innerText = ytm.toFixed(2) + "%";
resultsDiv.style.display = 'block';
}
How to Calculate Bond Rate
When investors ask "how to calculate bond rate," they are typically looking to understand the return on investment (ROI) of a bond. However, a bond has multiple "rates" depending on whether you are looking at the fixed interest payments, the return based on the current market price, or the total return if the bond is held until it expires. This guide explains the three primary methods for calculating bond rates.
1. Nominal Coupon Rate
The nominal rate (or coupon rate) is the interest rate stated on the bond when it is issued. It determines the actual dollar amount of income the bond generates annually.
Coupon Rate = (Annual Coupon Payment / Face Value) × 100
Example: If a bond has a face value of $1,000 and pays $50 per year, the coupon rate is 5%.
2. Current Yield
Bonds trade on the open market, and their prices fluctuate based on interest rates and the issuer's creditworthiness. The Current Yield calculates your return based on the price you actually pay for the bond, not its face value.
Current Yield = (Annual Coupon Payment / Current Market Price) × 100
Example: If that same $1,000 bond is trading at a discount for $950, but still pays $50 a year, the Current Yield is ($50 / $950) × 100 = 5.26%.
3. Yield to Maturity (YTM)
YTM is the most comprehensive metric. It accounts for the coupon payments plus the capital gain or loss you will realize if you hold the bond until it matures. If you buy a bond at a discount ($950) and hold it until maturity ($1,000), you earn the interest payments plus the $50 price difference.
While the exact YTM requires complex iterative calculation, the standard approximation formula used by investors is:
Approx YTM =
[ Annual Coupon + ((Face Value – Market Price) / Years to Maturity) ]
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[ (Face Value + Market Price) / 2 ]
Example Calculation
Let's verify the logic using the calculator above with these numbers:
- Face Value: $1,000
- Market Price: $900 (Buying at a discount)
- Annual Coupon: $60 (6% nominal rate)
- Years to Maturity: 5 Years
Step 1 (Numerator): The average annual return is the coupon ($60) plus the annualized capital gain (($1000 – $900) / 5 = $20). Total = $80.
Step 2 (Denominator): The average investment value is ($1000 + $900) / 2 = $950.
Result: $80 / $950 = 8.42%. This is your Approximate YTM.
Why Do These Rates Differ?
Premium Bonds: If the Market Price is higher than the Face Value, the YTM will be lower than the Coupon Rate.
Discount Bonds: If the Market Price is lower than the Face Value, the YTM will be higher than the Coupon Rate.
Par Bonds: If Market Price equals Face Value, all three rates (Coupon, Current Yield, YTM) are identical.