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Version: 21.8.3

Measures for ELYIELDSOLVING

The keys in the next table presents the possible types of risk figures that can be drawn from the ELYIELDSOLVING function.

Note: the letter case has no influence on the functions.

KeyDescription
ytcyield-to-call is the total return on an instrument if it is held until the call date (before maturity)
ytpyield-to-put is the total return on an instrument if it is held until the put date (before maturity)
ytmyield-to-maturity is the total return on a bond if it is held until maturity
current-yieldrepresents the return on a bond if one purchases it and holds it for a year