How Is an Annuity Due Different from the Ordinary Annuity

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Essay

How is an annuity due different from the ordinary annuity?

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Definitions:

Default Risk

The risk associated with a borrower failing to make required payments on a debt they owe.

Bond Agreement

A legal contract between the bond issuer and the bondholders, outlining the terms of the bond such as the interest rate, maturity date, and obligations of the issuer.

Treasury Securities

Government-issued debt instruments used to finance government spending as an alternative to taxation.

Maturity Risk

The risk that arises from the length of time until the principal amount of a fixed-income investment becomes due and payable, affecting the investment's exposure to interest rate changes.