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Zero Coupon Bond

Definition: A zero coupon bond is a bond with no stated interest rate. Investors purchase these bonds at a considerable discount to their face value in order to earn an effective interest rate. An example of a zero coupon bond is a U.S. savings bond.

A zero coupon convertible bond allows investors to convert to stock if the stock price reaches a level higher than its current price on the open market.