In an upward-sloping yield curve, long-term bonds typically have higher yields than short-term bonds. As the bond nears maturity:
Price Appreciation: The bond price rises as the yield declines due to the pull-to-par effect.
Capital Gains Opportunity: A fund manager can sell the bond before maturity for a profit if interest rates remain unchanged.
Yield and Price Relationship: Bond prices move inversely to yields. When yields fall, prices rise, allowing for a profit upon sale.
???? Reference: CISI Wealth & Investment Management (Fixed-Income Securities), CFA Institute (Bond Pricing & Yield Curves).
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