A special case of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is the Yield to Maturity (YTM). Explain how the YTM is used to calculate the yield curve and why investors track moves in the yield curve. I would appreciate a long response and the post attention to be paid on why investors track moves in the yield curve.

A special case of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is the Yield to Maturity (YTM). Explain how the YTM is used to calculate the yield curve and why investors track moves in the yield curve. I would appreciate a long response and the post attention to be paid on why investors track moves in the yield curve.

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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Chapter11: Risk-adjusted Expected Rates Of Return And The Dividends Valuation Approach

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