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Coupon Payment

The dollar amount of interest paid to an investor. The amount is calculated by multiplying the interest of the bond by its face value.

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Concept at a glance

Term
Coupon Payment [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition

The dollar amount of interest paid to an investor. The amount is calculated by multiplying the interest of the bond by its face value. [1]

How the concept works

The dollar amount of interest paid to an investor. The amount is calculated by multiplying the interest of the bond by its face value. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Coupon Payment mean in the cited reference?

The dollar amount of interest paid to an investor. The amount is calculated by multiplying the interest of the bond by its face value. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Coupon Payment ↗

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