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Discount Instrument Bond-Equivalent Yield

Discount Instrument Bond-Equivalent Yield: a supplied-input model with explicit assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter redemption value.
Enter purchase price.
Enter days to maturity.

Formula

BEY=(redemption−price)/price ×365/days.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • 365-day simple annualization for a single-payment discount instrument; not compounded APY or a coupon-bond YTM.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Redemption value: 1000
  • Purchase price: 980
  • Days to maturity: 90

Redemption value = 1000; Purchase price = 980; Days to maturity = 90. The primary result is 8.2766439909.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter redemption value, purchase price, days to maturity. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

BEY=(redemption−price)/price ×365/days.. 365-day simple annualization for a single-payment discount instrument; not compounded APY or a coupon-bond YTM.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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