Aside from the few that sell for a quick profit, most bond investors hold on for a long time. (alephblog.com)
The formula for YTM involves solving for the interest rate in the following equation, which is no easy task, and therefore most bond investors interested in YTM will use a computer: (investopedia.com)
Like most bond investors, we are concerned about rising interest rates and tax reform, but rather than waiting for higher rates we continue moving ahead anticipating higher rates by tilting the investments toward short and / or intermediate maturities. (morganstanley.com)