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ODDFYIELD returns the yield of a bond with an irregular first period.
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Syntax
=ODDFYIELD(settlement, maturity, issue, first_coupon, rate, pr, redemption, frequency, [basis])| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
dates |
Settlement, maturity and other dates as real dates |
rates / prices |
Per 100 of face value where relevant |
basis |
Day-count basis (0 = 30/360, 3 = actual/365) |
Examples
Example 1
=ROUND(ODDFYIELD(DATE(2026,3,1),DATE(2031,6,30),DATE(2026,2,1),DATE(2026,6,30),A2,B2,100,2,0)*100,3)Result: 7.652. See the worked example table below for more cases.
ODDFYIELD in practice
Where you will use it
- Treasury and bond desks
- Valuing debentures and money-market instruments
- Accrual and audit checks
Worked example
| Rate | Price | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 101.5 | =ROUND(ODDFYIELD(DATE(2026,3,1),DATE(2031,6,30),DATE(2026,2,1),DATE(2026,6,30),A2,B2,100,2,0)*100,3) | 7.652 |
| 0.07 | 96 | =ROUND(ODDFYIELD(DATE(2026,3,1),DATE(2031,6,30),DATE(2026,2,1),DATE(2026,6,30),A3,B3,100,2,0)*100,3) | 7.935 |
| 0.09 | 100 | =ROUND(ODDFYIELD(DATE(2026,3,1),DATE(2031,6,30),DATE(2026,2,1),DATE(2026,6,30),A4,B4,100,2,0)*100,3) | 9 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Dates as text | Use DATE() or real date cells |
| Wrong basis | Indian money-market instruments usually use actual/365 (3) |
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