Distinguish Between an Offer and an Invitation

question 138

Essay

Distinguish between an offer and an invitation.

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Definitions:

Flat Price

The price of a bond excluding any accrued interest, representing the bond’s value in the market without considering the interest that has accumulated since the last payment.

Accrued Interest

The amount of interest that has accumulated on a bond or loan but has not yet been paid by the borrower.

Inverse Floaters

Bonds that have coupon rates that move inversely to some reference rate, typically a short-term interest rate.

Coupon Rates

The annual interest rate paid on a bond, expressed as a percentage of the face value.