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Accrued market discount

An increase in the Market price of a Discounted bond resulting from an approaching Maturity date, rather than from declining Interest rates. The increase occurs because the bond holder will also receive payout At par upon maturity, so the price of the bond will increase gradually as Maturity approaches.

Related Terms: 10 ACH, At par, Discounted bond, Interest, Inc., Interest rate, Maturity, Maturity date, Market, OCC
Other Related Pages: Category: Bonds Starting With: A
Additional Related Terms: 10-K, ACH, Adjustable rate, Above par, Accrual bond, Accrual of discount, Accrued interest, Accrued market discount, Accumulation bond, Agency bond