HTTP vs HTTPS The significance of S: Http or the hypertext transfer protocol is something we use when we access the internet. Though we seldom notice it if at all, it plays a very essential role.
This is because the interest rate risk (risk of missing out on higher interest rates) decreases the closer bonds get to their maturity dates. With that, let's use the Bond Value Calculator to calculate the price of a bond given its face value, coupon rate, market rate, and years-to-maturity. Next enter the current market rate and the number of years to maturity, then click the Calculate Bond Valuation button.
Bond Value. Four factors are used to evaluate a bond: Face Value (Fv): an amount to be paid on the day the bond matures. 1  Coupon Payment (Pmt): the amount of interest received in each coupon period. 2  Number of Periods (Nper): the number of periods remaining until the bond matures. 3  Required Rate (Rate): the interest rate per coupon period demanded by investors.