Why would a bonds discount margin widen but its price increase? Shouldn't the price be falling when margins are widening?
Looking at the bond pricing formula, if the price is higher doesn't the rate of return have to be lower? What am I missing?
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Sign up to join this communityWhy would a bonds discount margin widen but its price increase? Shouldn't the price be falling when margins are widening?
Looking at the bond pricing formula, if the price is higher doesn't the rate of return have to be lower? What am I missing?
Is it trading below par ? If yes it can converge to par while keeping the same DM.