What are Discount Notes?

Definition:

Short-term debt securities (usually maturing in under a year from issuance) issued at a discount to Par. Discount Notes do not pay interest; instead, the investor receives Par value upon Maturity. The difference between the purchase price and expected return on Maturity is the Yield.

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