Suppose that yi,Ci,F are non-negative reals, then prove that the following equation has a unique positive real solution for y:
(1+yT)TF+i=1∑T(1+yi)iCi=(1+y)TF+i=1∑T(1+y)iCi
Hence, conclude for bonds (with non-negative integers rates and coupon rates), there is a unique Yield to Maturity.
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Let us write it as K=f(y). Now f(y) is continuous and monotone decreasing function of y and 0=f(∞)≤K≤f(0). By intermediate value theorem there exists one and by monotonicity, there exists only one solution of K=f(y)