"Input" area
On the left side of the Yield Calculator, you can find the following fields:
Element | Description |
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Value date | In this date field, you can either enter the value date (date when a security is valued) or select it by using the calendar function.
By default, the corresponding value date is calculated starting from the current date. |
Nominal interest rate in % | Enter the nominal interest rate (coupon) in percent. |
Issue date | Enter the corresponding issue date directly or use the calendar function to select the date. |
First coupon date | Enter the first coupon payment date directly or use the calendar function to select the date. |
Last coupon date | In this date field, either enter the date of the last coupon payment directly or open the integrated calendar and select the date. |
Maturity date | Enter the maturity date directly or use the calendar function to select the date. |
Redemption price in % | Enter the redemption price in percent. |
Interest period | Select the relevant coupon frequency from the drop-down list:
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Calculation method | Select the yield day count convention from this drop-down list.
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Tax rate in % | Enter the investor's personal tax rate in percent. For example, this is used to calculate the net profit. |
Nominal amount in currency | Enter the nominal amount of the bond. |
Yield method | Select the yield calculation method from this drop-down list:
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If you select an existing bond, then these fields are filled automatically.