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How do you actually measure your bond returns? It’s not as simple as looking at the interest rate! In this short, InsiderMonk breaks down the three key components that decide your real bond returns: coupon income, price movement, and reinvested interest.

When you invest in a bond, you earn regular coupon payments, but your total return also depends on how bond prices move with interest rate changes. If yields fall, bond prices rise — boosting your returns. If yields rise, prices drop — cutting your gains. The interest you earn by reinvesting coupons also adds up over time.

To calculate the true return, professionals use Yield to Maturity (YTM) — a powerful measure that tells you the annualized return if you hold the bond till it matures. Whether you invest in government securities, corporate bonds, or bond mutual funds, understanding YTM and total return helps you compare investments more accurately.

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