An investor buys a $1000 face value bond paying a semi-annual coupon at 9% APR compounded semi-annually for $1500.  Four years later, just after receiving his 8th coupon payment, the investor sells the bond for $924.00.  What realized yield did the investor earn, stated as an APR with semi-annual compounding?

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An investor buys a $1000 face value bond paying a semi-annual coupon at 9% APR compounded semi-annually for $1500.  Four years later, just after receiving his 8th coupon payment, the investor sells the bond for $924.00.  What realized yield did the investor earn, stated as an APR with semi-annual compounding?

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