Investing
Total income over the holding period
Coupons received while the bond is held.
The Formula
Income = coupon x years
Coupons received while the bond is held.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | Years held | count | Holding period in years. |
What Each Symbol Means
ncount
Years held
Holding period in years.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate bond yield page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Bond Yield, filed under Finance. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.