Market Discount

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Definition: Market Discount


Market Discount


Full Definition of Market Discount


Instance when interest rates go up and the value of bonds in secondary markets drop. The price of redeeming a mature bond in market discount is the difference between its par face value and the price of the market that is below par.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Market Discount are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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