Discover the essentials of discount bonds, including their definition, key risks, and how yield to maturity (YTM) can optimize and shape your investment decisions.
It’s been a long time since bond reps at retail firms have had to worry about de minimis disclosure, the heads-up that buyers paying below the de minimis level will see their discount treated as ...
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What Is a Discount Bond?

What Is a Discount Bond? A discount bond is a debt security that is issued or traded for a price lower than its face or par value. This means that investors can purchase the bond at a discount to its ...