You buy a 20-year bond with a coupon rate of 8.8% that has a yield to maturity of 9.8%. (Assume a face value of S 1,000 and seniannual coupon payments.) Six months later, the yield to maturity is 10.8%. What is your return over the 6 months?

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You buy a 20-year bond with a coupon rate of 8.8% that has a yield to maturity of 9.8%. (Assume a face value of S 1,000 and seniannual coupon payments.) Six months later, the yield to maturity is 10.8%. What is your return over the 6 months? 

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