Quotes
A bond can have a maturity (or par value) of any amount
For quick comparison, bond prices are quoted as a percentage of par value.
A bond selling at par is quoted as 100
A bond selling at a discount will be quoted at less than 100
A bond selling at a premium will be quoted at more than 100
Price | Quote | Decimal % |
95 | 95 | 95/100 = 0.95 |
95.5 | 95-16 | 95/100 + 0.5% |
95.25 | 95-8 | 95/100 + 0.25% |
95.125 | 95-4 | 95/100 + 0.125% |
95.0625 | 95-2 | 95/100 + 0.0625% |
95.03125 | 95-1 | 95/100 + 0.03125% |
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