Coupon Frequency
Defines how often scheduled coupon payments occur, such as annual, semiannual or quarterly.
Market use
Frequency affects cash-flow timing and yield calculations.
What it means
Defines how often scheduled coupon payments occur, such as annual, semiannual or quarterly.
Example
A 6% annual coupon paid semiannually generally pays 3% of face value each half-year.
How to interpret it
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