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redemption

Definition

The return of an investor's principal in a security, such as a bond, preferred stock or mutual fund shares, at or prior to maturity.

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Nearby Terms

redeemable bond
redeemable government stock
redeemable preference share
redeemable security
redeemable shares
redemption
redemption date
redemption, equitable right of
redemption fee
redemption mechanism
redemption period

Popular 'Bonds' Terms

bond
debt/equity ratio
security
market capitalization
finance
yield
surety bond
derivative
debenture
risk

Related Terms

call
maturity value
open-end management company
drawn securities
right of redemption
prepayment privilege
average price per share
bond circular
cash in
closed fund

Mentioned in these terms

redemption mechanism
partial redemption
prior redemption privilege
equity of redemption
redemption price
equitable right of redemption
mandatory sinking-fund redemption
preferred equity redemption cumulative stock (PERCS)
redemption period
redemption, equitable right of