In finance, a convertible bond or convertible note (or a convertible debenture if it has a maturity of greater than 10 years) is a type of bond that the holder can convert into a specified number of shares of common stock in the issuing company or cash of equal value. It is a hybrid security with debt- and equity-like features. It originated in th...
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(from the article `business finance`) Companies sometimes issue bonds or preferred stock that give holders the option of converting them into common stock or of purchasing stock at ... Corporations have developed hybrid obligations to meet varying circumstances. One of the most important of these is the convertible bond, which can ... ...
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Is a bond that may be converted into another security at the holder's option. Similarly convertible preferred stock.
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A bond that can be exchanged for another security e.g. equity after a set date. This benefits the issuer who can hold a relatively secure investment in a risky enterprise and convert it to equity if it becomes profitable.
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A practice, usually of buying a convertible bond and shorting a percentage of the equivalent underly
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A bond that investors may exchange for stock at a future date under certain conditions. Convertibles are an intriguing hybrid investment, offering some of the upside potential of stocks but also the downside protection of bonds. On the upside, bonds offer a conversion ratio that dictates how many shares of stock you can receive if you trade in your......
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A bond which confers on the holder the right to exchange the bonds for other securities of the issuing company at a predetermined price and at, or during, determinable dates.
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Is a credit instrument which is convertible into equity. Usually, this conversion is done at the discretion and exercise of the bond holder and not the corporation. However, there may be forced conversions due to stipulated events such as takeovers or call options in favor of the issuer. Generally, convertible bonds are coupons paying but there are...
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n] - a bond that can be converted to other securities under certain conditions
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noun a bond that can be converted to other securities under certain conditions
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A bond that can be exchanged at the option of the holder into preferred or common stock at a preset ratio. (See common stock, preferred stock)
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a bond that can be exchanged for a fixed number of shares of the common stock of the issuing company at the holder's option.
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