Glossary · Yield and price

Discount

Also written below par, to par, vs par.

Definition

A market price below par value, often quoted as a percentage: "trades at a 3.2% discount to par." Tables show price against par, where a discount is a negative figure.

On a live record

T-C (AT&T Inc) trades at $15.60, a 37.6% discount to par. A call at par would pay more than today's price. Open the T-C record.

Written from the public record at the last refresh. Prices are 15 minutes delayed.

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