Chapter 10
Floating-Rate Notes
Abstract
This chapter provides an introduction of floating-rate notes. In particular, we show the structure of this type of instruments as coupon payment, reference rate and day count conventions and the main difference to the fixed-rate bonds. Theoretical model explanation and practical examples have been provided, including trading issues.
Keywords
FRN
Quoted margin
Reference rate
Reset risk
Discount margin
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