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.
1 Face value is the money amount the bond will be worth at its maturity, and is also the reference amount the bond issuer uses when calculating interest payments. 2  Coupon rate is the rate of interest the bond issuer will pay on the face value of the bond, expressed as a percentage. Maturity date is the date on which the bond will mature and the bond issuer will pay the bond holder the face value of the bond. 2  Issue price is the price at which the bond issuer originally sells the bonds.