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A security paying a coupon that varies according to some underlying index (often called index linkers) - not a fixed, nominal coupon nor a coupon at a margin above a published reference rate.
A security paying a coupon that varies according to some underlying index (often called index linkers) - not a fixed, nominal coupon nor a coupon at a margin above a published reference rate.


The most common class of index linked bonds are inflation linked bonds paying a coupon linked to inflation so as to provide a real return.   
The most common class of index linked bonds are inflation linked bonds paying a coupon linked to inflation so as to provide a real return.   
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* [[Coupon]]
* [[Coupon]]
* [[Fixed rate bond]]
* [[Fixed rate bond]]
* [[Index-linked gilts]]
* [[Index-linked gilt]]
* [[Index linker]]
* [[Nominal bond]]
* [[Nominal bond]]
* [[Treasury inflation-protected securities]]
* [[Treasury inflation-protected securities]]

Latest revision as of 16:13, 1 July 2022

A security paying a coupon that varies according to some underlying index (often called index linkers) - not a fixed, nominal coupon nor a coupon at a margin above a published reference rate.


The most common class of index linked bonds are inflation linked bonds paying a coupon linked to inflation so as to provide a real return.

For example UK Index Linked Gilts or US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS).


See also