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* [[Bill discounting]] | |||
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Revision as of 10:51, 20 June 2016
1.
Noun.
In relation to a discount instrument, the difference between the current market price and the redemption amount.
2.
A coupon bond trading in the market at a discount has a market value less than its par value.
3.
A foreign currency trading at a discount in the forward foreign exchange market is weaker in the forward market than in the spot market.
4.
Verb.
In relation to a money amount, make smaller. For example, to discount back a future cashflow to a (smaller) present value.
5.
Verb.
In relation to financial instruments, to exchange an instrument with a future maturity date, for a 'discounted' market value today. Today's market value being smaller than the redemption amount (receivable at maturity) by the amount of the discount.
