Bonds issued by Glorious Vending Corporation have a coupon rate of 14.00 percent and a face value of $1,000, pay semi-annual coupons with one just paid and the next coupon due in 6 months, and mature in 15 years from today.  Six months ago, the bonds were priced at $1,100.  Today, the bond’s yield-to-maturity (YTM) is 13.00 percent.  What was the rate of return for the bonds over the past 6 months (from 6 months ago until today)?

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Bonds issued by Glorious Vending Corporation have a coupon rate of 14.00 percent and a face value of $1,000, pay semi-annual coupons with one just paid and the next coupon due in 6 months, and mature in 15 years from today.  Six months ago, the bonds were priced at $1,100.  Today, the bond’s yield-to-maturity (YTM) is 13.00 percent.  What was the rate of return for the bonds over the past 6 months (from 6 months ago until today)?

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