Why Do Bond Traders Typically Quote Bond Yields Rather Than

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Essay

Why do bond traders typically quote bond yields rather than bond prices?

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Definitions:

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them partial ownership and possibly dividend rights.

Proxy Contest

A situation where two or more factions within a company struggle for control of the company by attempting to convince shareholders to endorse their side of the proxy ballot.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation, giving them a proportion of ownership.