"Master data" area in the Bond Calculator
To analyse a security, the widget provides the following fields in the "Master data" area:
Field | Description |
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Value date | Specify the value date (date when a posted transaction is valued) in this date field. Just click in the field to open the integrated calendar and select the date.
The return can also be recalculated retrospectively after selecting a date using the integrated calendar. |
Nominal interest rate in % | Enter the nominal interest rate (coupon) in percent. |
Issue date | Enter the issue date manually in this date field or open the integrated calendar by clicking on the field and select the date. |
First coupon date | Enter the date of the first coupon payment manually in this date field or open the integrated calendar by clicking on the field and select the coupon date there. If you enter a date that doesn't make sense in this context, the Bond Calculator will display a warning symbol. |
Last coupon date | Enter the date of the last coupon payment into this date field manually or open the menu by clicking on the field and select a coupon date. |
Maturity date | Enter the maturity date manually in this date field or open the integrated calendar by clicking on the field and select the date. If you enter a date that doesn't make sense in this context, the Bond Calculator will display a warning symbol. |
Redemption price | Enter the redemption price. |
Coupon frequency | Select the relevant coupon frequency from the drop-down list:
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Day count convention | Select the date count convention from this drop-down list:
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Tax rate in % | Enter the investor's personal tax rate in percent. This is necessary to calculate the net profit. |
Nominal amount in currency | Enter the nominal amount of the bond. |
Day count convention | Select the yield calculation method from this drop-down list:
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"Calculate" button | Recalculates the scenario to apply your changes. |
