George Robinson bought 10-year, 13.4 percent coupon bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury three years ago at $912.15. If he sells these bonds, for which he paid the face value of $1,000, at the current price of $847.63, what is his realized yield on the bonds? Assume similar coupon-paying bonds make annual coupon payments. - Realised Rate of Return:

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George Robinson bought 10-year, 13.4 percent coupon bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury three years ago at $912.15. If he sells these bonds, for which he paid the face value of $1,000, at the current price of $847.63, what is his realized yield on the bonds? Assume similar coupon-paying bonds make annual coupon payments.

- Realised Rate of Return:

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