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Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
Since the current market interest rate is higher, it is more attractive to a new investor then the bond with a lower interest rate. Thus, the price of the lower interest rate bond has to decline to be competitive with new bonds in the market.
Yes, the price at which bonds sell are determined by the interaction of stated rates of interest and market rates of interest.
The actual interest rate, however, determined at auction, is referred to as the market rate. The market rate may equal the stated rate, or it may be higher or lower.
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The bond's price will be in premium, meaning exceed 100
When the coupon rate (the contractual periodical "interest" payments) are lower than the yield (the market required return) the bond will be in discount. This discount makes up for the low value of the coupons.
A simple savings account generally pays the owner a set amount of stated interest on his or her deposits based upon an particular annual rate. Money market savings accounts typically require higher balances and limit monthly transactions, but generally do pay a higher interest rate. Both kinds of accounts are guaranteed in the United States by the FDIC and NCUA.
Bond premiums refer to bonds that are issued at a price above its face value. for example, if the market rate for a bond is 8% and the stated rate on the bond is 9% then it would be a premium bond. Bond discounts refer to bonds that are issued at a price below its face value. For example, if the market rate for a bond is 9% and the stated rate on the bond is 10%, then it would be a discount bond.
The par value of an asset is the price that was paid for it or the stated price, without consideration of markets pressures.For example, the par value of a US Treasury Bond set at $100,000 and paying 5% interest has a par value of $100,000. The market value may be higher or lower depending on financial market conditions.
A money market account is like a savings account. The disadvantage is that there will not be much interest or return. The advantage is , subject to the restrictions stated when you open the account, you can quickly get all your money out.
Stated income basically means that you are not providing proof of your income but you are stating it. The risk is that the borrower may not have stable income and the lender may charge higher interest rates.