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ACT/ACT

Uses actual elapsed days with an actual-year denominator under a specified Actual/Actual methodology.

Market use

Common in government-bond markets, but variants matter.

What it means

Uses actual elapsed days with an actual-year denominator under a specified Actual/Actual methodology.

Example

Always identify the specific Actual/Actual convention rather than assuming one universal formula.

How to interpret it

This concept should be read together with its market convention, measurement horizon and underlying instrument. BondStats presents it as an analytical reference rather than investment advice; instrument documentation and primary market rules remain authoritative.

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