Compute a bond's current yield as annual coupon divided by current price.
当前收益率 = 年利息 / 债券现价。
| Item | Formula / Rule | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Current yield | Current yield = annual coupon / bond price, capturing coupon income only | Fabozzi 2021, Bond Markets, Analysis and Strategies, Ch. 3 |
| Versus yield to maturity | Yield to maturity also includes the gain or loss at redemption, so it exceeds current yield for discount bonds | Fabozzi 2021, Bond Markets, Analysis and Strategies, Ch. 3 |
| Inverse price link | With a fixed coupon, a higher price lowers the current yield, the two moving inversely | Fabozzi 2021, Bond Markets, Analysis and Strategies, Ch. 3 |