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Bond Return Calculator

Holding-period return on a bond including coupons received and the price at sale or maturity.

Also known as bond total return, holding period return.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Total return

17.35%

Annualized
5.48%
Profit
$170.00

About the Bond Return Calculator

Holding-period return on a bond including coupons received and the price at sale or maturity.

Also known as: bond total return, holding period return.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter purchase price, sale / redemption price, coupons received, years held.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Bond Return formula

HPR = (sale + coupons − cost) ÷ cost

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Purchase price = 980
  • Sale / redemption price = 1,000
  • Coupons received = 150
  • Years held = 3

the calculator returns:

  • Total return: 17.35%
  • Annualized: 5.48%
  • Profit: 170