Calculate the holding period return for a bond sold before maturity
Calculate the annualized holding period return for a bond sold before maturity. Enter the principal, holding period, selling price, and any accrued coupon payments. All monetary values should be in GHS.
Follow these steps to calculate the annualized return for a bond sold before maturity.
Input the initial investment amount (face value) of the bond in GHS.
Provide the number of days the bond was held before selling (e.g., 180 for 6 months).
Input the price at which the bond was sold in GHS. Check market prices on gse.com.gh.
Provide the total coupon payments received during the holding period in GHS. Enter 0 if none.
Click “Calculate” to compute the annualized holding period return. Review the results to assess the bond’s performance.