YIELD (PQL - xl)
This function calculates the yield on a security that pays periodic interest
- Library: PQL \ Spreadsheet \ Financial
- Compatibility: Any content (regardless of data source) in the Tabulate spreadsheet module
Syntax
YIELD(settlement, maturity, rate, pr, redemption, frequency, OPTIONAL basis)
Function Arguments
Name | Description | Type | Optional |
settlement | Settlement date for the security | StringOrNumber |
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maturity | Maturity date for the security | StringOrNumber |
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rate | Annual coupon rate | Number |
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pr | Price per $100 face value for the security | Number |
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redemption | Redemption value per $100 face value | Number |
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frequency | Frequency of payment, number of coupon payments per year; must be 1, 2, or 4 | Number |
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basis | Integer representing the basis for day count | Number | Y |
Comments
This function is the same as the Microsoft Excel 'YIELD' function - using the same inputs, logic and outputs.