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Par value - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Par value , in finance and accounting, means stated value or face value . From this comes the expressions at par (at the par value), over par (over par value) and under par (under par value...
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Face value - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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It is determined upon issuance of the bond and expressed as a percentage. If interest rates are higher than the coupon rate, the bond gets sold below par value or "at a discount." If interest rates are lower than the coupon rate, the price of the bond is above par value or "at a premium."
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Calculating the par value of a bond is simple by looking at the initial purchase price of the bond, as the… More ... A bond rating is determined by examining the profits, management and products of a company. Companies with… More...
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There are three important things to know about any bond before you buy it: the par value, the coupon rate, and the maturity date. Knowing these three items (and a few other odds and ends depending on what kind of bond you are buying) allows you to analyze the bond and compare it to other potential investments.
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The dollar equivalent of a share required to join a credit union. Par value is determined by the board and typically ranges from $5 to $25.
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It’s very normal for a company to start with a paid up capital based on par value and remains so for a long time. It doesn’t need to increase the paid capital (as long as the company is not short of new capital injection) because the accounting and business fraternities value the shares on market value.
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