par value

noun

Examples of par value in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Such products trade on exchanges like equities but have par values and pay income like bonds. Weizhen Tan, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024 The face value is also referred to as the par value or the principal. Chris Taylor, wsj.com, 7 Nov. 2023 That’s an 83% discount from par value. Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022 While that is factually correct, the reality is that at any time prior to maturity the bond will have a price set by the market, and that price may be substantially higher or lower than the par value. Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 The total par value amount of debt coming due. Ivan Illán, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021 These fallacies are believed because a bond is repaid par value (the face value) at maturity. Gene A. Grant Ii, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023 Most corporate bonds have a par value of $1,000, while government bond par values can be much higher. Dallas News, 25 Sep. 2022 Usually the payout is equal to the par value or a higher call price. Kaitlyn Koterbski, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of par value was in 1797

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“Par value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/par%20value. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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par value

noun

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