The yield curve is upward sloping. Here are characteristics of a bond you bought today: N = 10, I/Y = 1.5%, PV = $-1,000, PMT = $30, FV = $1,000 The current 4yr I/Y is 1.25% Assume the yield curve is exactly the same in 1yr and you liquidate at that time for the fundamental value of the bond What is your total return percentage *Assume interim cashflow is reinvested at 1.5% I/Y