Because of this safety feature, tempered glass is used in the side and rear windows of automobiles made in the United States, as well as in the windshields of some foreign- made cars. Flotation is a method used by scientists to determine the ________________ of a particle of glass.
Coupon tells us the rate of returns(%) for the bonds when it was first issued based on issue price. Yield tells us the rate of returns(%) for the bond based on current price. Assuming a bond was issued at $1000, promising to pay $50 yearly, it has a coupon rate of 5% & yield of 5%. However, if due to unforseen circumstances the bond price drops to $500, it still has a coupon rate of 5% but the yield is currently 10%. Coupon (%) = Returns / Issue Price * 100.
What is a 'Yield Spread' A yield spread is the difference between yields on differing debt instruments of varying maturities, credit ratings and risk, calculated by deducting the yield of one instrument from another. For example, if the five-year Treasury bond is at 5% and the 30-year Treasury bond is at 6