Par Value

The difference between the face value of a bond issued at par and the current below-par market price, plus any original issue discount. Market discounts occur when interest rates rise, ...

The discount from par value at the time that a bond or other debt instrument is issued. It is the difference between the stated redemption price at maturity and the issue price.

A feature of some bond indentures and preferred stock that requires the issuer to make an effort to purchase a specified amount of securities if they fall below a stipulated price ...

1. The current quoted price at which investors buy or sell a share of common stock or a bond at a given time. Also known as "market price".2. The market capitalization plus the market ...

A value that is often included in the contributed surplus account in the shareholders' equity section of a company's balance sheet. The account represent the excess paid by an investor ...

A ratio that calculates the amount of bonds sold during the week as a percentage of the amount of municipal bonds that are issued during the corresponding week. Only issues of $1,000,000 ...

1. A U.S. denominated bond that trades outside of the United States. Along with the principal, any coupon payments from the bond are paid in U.S. funds.2. A bond with a price that is ...

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