DERIVATIVES
Stub Period
An initial or final accrual period shorter or longer than the regular schedule.
Market use
Stub treatment affects accrual and discounting.
What it means
An initial or final accrual period shorter or longer than the regular schedule.
Example
A bond issued between regular coupon dates may have a short first coupon.
How to interpret it
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