On the issue date, you bought a 15 year maturity, 6.55% semi - annual coupon bond. The bond then sold at YTM of 6.15%. Now, 7 years later, the similar bond sells at YTM of 5.75%. If you hold the bond now, what is your realized rate of return for the 7 - year holding period?

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On the issue date, you bought a 15 year maturity, 6.55% semi - annual coupon bond. The bond then sold at YTM of 6.15%. Now, 7 years later, the similar bond sells at YTM of 5.75%. If you hold the bond now, what is your realized rate of return for the 7 - year holding period?

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