Problem:
Martin Software has 9.8 percent coupon bonds on the market with 18 years to maturity. The bonds make semiannual payments and currently sell for 107.7 percent of par.
Required:
Question 1: What is the current yield on the bonds?
Question 2: What is the YTM?
Question 3: What is the effective annual yield?
Note: Explain all steps comprehensively.