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Buying Bonds At Par [ ESSENTIAL ★ ]
Your coupon interest rate exactly matches the yield you receive.
You pay exactly what the bond is worth at maturity (usually $1,000). buying bonds at par
You get your full principal back when the bond matures, barring any default. Your coupon interest rate exactly matches the yield
⚖️ Buying at par removes the guesswork of calculating premiums and discounts, making it a clean, simple addition to a balanced portfolio. 💡 Key Concepts to Include Par Value: The amount returned to the investor at maturity. Coupon Rate: The fixed interest rate paid on the bond. making it a clean
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