Bullet bond is a bond that
pays fixed rate of interest and fully amortizes on the maturity
date. These types of bonds are not redeemable prior to maturity.
These are non-callable pay regular coupons with a single payment
of principal on maturity date.
When you purchase a bullet bond, you are lending money to an issuer
who promises to pay you a specified amount of interest and return
the principal to you on a specific maturity date. This can be understood
by using a 4.75% bond maturing in 10 year as an example,
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