Last updated: March 2, 2026

How to Calculate Bond Prices

Formula

A bond's price is the present value of its future coupon payments plus the present value of the face value at maturity.

When market rates rise above the coupon rate, bonds trade at a discount; when rates fall, bonds trade at a premium.

Common use cases:

  • Bond investing decisions
  • Portfolio valuation
  • Understanding interest rate risk

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