Bonds - Categories - Financial Terms Dictionary

30-Year Treasury

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30-year Treasury bonds are bonds issued by the US government with a maturity of 30 years.

AAA

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The highest possible rating a bond can receive is AAA, which is awarded only to those bonds that demonstrate the highest level of creditworthiness.

Accrued Interest

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Accrued interest is a characteristic of accrual accounting and follows revenue recognition guidelines and accounting matching principles.

Agency Bond

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Federal government bonds and government-sponsored corporate bonds pay slightly higher interest rates than US Treasury bonds.

Amortized Bond

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An amortizing bond is a type in which each payment goes towards both interest and principal.

At Par

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Par value is the price at which the bond was issued, also known as its face value.

Baby Bond

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A baby bond is a bond with a par value of less than $1,000.

Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW)

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The Bank Note Swap Rate (BBSW) is a short-term interest rate used as a benchmark for valuing Australian dollar derivatives and securities, primarily floating rate bonds.

Basis Point (BPS)

September 20, 20221 min read Bonds Fixed Income Dictionary

A basis point is a standard measure of interest rates and other percentages in finance. – One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1%, or 0.01% (and 0.0001 in decimal).

Bearer Bond

September 20, 20221 min read Bonds Fixed Income Fixed Income Trading Strategy & Education Dictionary

A bearer bond is a physical certificate with coupons attached that is used to pay off interest payments.

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