premium
Definition 1
The amount by which a bond or stock sells above its par value.
Definition 2
The amount by which a closed-end fund's market price exceeds the value of its holdings.
Definition 3
An additional cost above the normal cost.
Definition 4
The amount that the buyer of an option pays to the seller.
Definition 5
A regular periodic payment for an insurance policy, here also called insurance premium.
Definition 6
The amount by which the first trading of an IPO exceeds its offering price. opposite of discount.
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market price, loading, risk, risk premium, equity risk premium, conversion premium, deliverable grades, single-premium life insurance, waiver of premium, copay
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