Questions: Yield Issue Date Maturity date Coupon rate

1. Yield: The rate of interest a bond actually earns considering its actual cost
2. Issue Date: The date a bond is actually sold to investors
3. Maturity Date: The date a bond will be paid back to investors
4. Coupon Rate: The stated rate of interest a bond will earn

The yield of a bond refers to the rate of interest it actually earns, taking into account its actual cost, which includes the purchase price and any fees. It is a measure of the return on investment for the bondholder.

The issue date is the date on which a bond is actually sold to investors. This is when the bond is first made available for purchase in the market.

The maturity date is the date on which the bond will be paid back to investors. On this date, the principal amount of the bond is returned to the bondholder, and the bond is considered to be fully matured.

The coupon rate is the stated rate of interest that a bond will earn. It is the annual interest rate paid by the bond issuer to the bondholder, typically expressed as a percentage of the bond's face value.