Accrual Bond
An accrual bond is a type of bond where interest accrues over time instead of being paid out periodically, typically seen in zero-coupon bonds (also known as Z-Bonds).
Bond valuation terms for pricing, accrual, amortization, equilibrium value, and return recognition.
Bond valuation and accrual terms explain how market price, present value, accrued interest, amortization, and carrying value are measured over time.
Use this branch when the question is not only what a bond yields, but how its price or income is recognized between coupon dates and reporting periods.
| Term | What it clarifies |
|---|---|
| Bond Valuation | Estimating a bond’s value from cash flows, discount rates, credit risk, and market inputs. |
| Accrual Bond | A bond where interest accrues rather than being paid currently under the stated structure. |
| Amortized Bond | A bond with principal, premium, or discount recognized over time under an amortization method. |
| Bond Equilibrium | A concept linking bond price with required return and market balance. |
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An accrual bond is a type of bond where interest accrues over time instead of being paid out periodically, typically seen in zero-coupon bonds (also known as Z-Bonds).
An amortized bond spreads premium or discount over time so carrying value and interest income reflect the effective yield.
Bond equilibrium is the price-yield level where investor demand and issuer supply balance in the bond market.
Bond valuation estimates a bond's fair price by discounting coupon and principal cash flows at an appropriate yield.