Financial encyclopediaReviewed 2026-10-23

Coupon Rate

The interest rate on a bond. It is expressed as a semi-annual rate.

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PROFILE / FACT FILE

Concept at a glance

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

Definition and explanation

The interest rate on a bond. It is expressed as a semi-annual rate. [1]

Source-supported connections

Coupon Rate → Mentioned in the official explanation → Interest [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Coupon Rate mean in the cited reference?

The interest rate on a bond. It is expressed as a semi-annual rate. [1]

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US SEC · Investor.gov — Coupon Rate ↗

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