Step-Up Bond

What Does It Mean?
What Does Step-Up Bond Mean?
A bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period, and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods.
Investopedia Says
Investopedia explains Step-Up Bond
In other words, the coupon "steps up". For example a five-year bond may pay a 4% coupon for the first two years of its life and a 6% coupon for the final three years.
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