Bond Glossary

bearer bond:

convertible bond: A bond that can be converted into shares of the company that issues the bond.

corporate bonds:

coupon:

face value: (par value)

inflation-indexed treasurys:

maturity:

mortgage-backed securities: MBS

municipal bonds: (or “munis”)

premium:

treasury bills: (”T-bills)

treasury notes:

treasury bonds:

zero-coupon bonds: