Forward, Par, and Quoted Curve Rates

Forward-rate, par-yield, and quoted curve-rate terms used in fixed-income valuation.

Forward and par curve pages explain the rates analysts extract from or apply to the term structure.

These terms matter in bond pricing, swap valuation, and curve-based scenario analysis.

In this section

  • Forward Rate
    Future interest rate implied by today's term structure, widely used in curve analysis, hedging, and rate derivatives.
  • Par Yield Curve
    Yield-curve version built from hypothetical par bonds, used to compare coupon-bearing benchmarks across maturities.
Revised on Monday, May 18, 2026