How to calculate maturity risk premium?

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The question is asking for the method or formula used to calculate the maturity risk premium, which is a financial concept related to the additional return investors expect for holding a longer-term investment compared to a shorter-term investment.

Answer

Interest rate of bond - Treasury bill yield

The maturity risk premium is calculated by subtracting the yield of a comparable Treasury bill from the interest rate of the bond you are interested in.

Answer for screen readers

The maturity risk premium is calculated by subtracting the yield of a comparable Treasury bill from the interest rate of the bond you are interested in.

More Information

The maturity risk premium compensates investors for the increased risk associated with holding longer-term securities, as they are more exposed to interest rate fluctuations and other economic factors over time.

Tips

A common mistake is not using the correct Treasury bond or bill yield that matches the maturity period of the bond you are comparing.

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