is it correct to say that floating rate notes (FRNs) have no roll-down for a time horizon as it is interest risk free?
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$\begingroup$ what is your definition of roll-down? What does your question mean? $\endgroup$– Attack68 ♦Commented Jan 6 at 16:50
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$\begingroup$ it is the typical roll down definition. I guess FRN does have carry roll down, but it is very small as it is like a fixed rate bond with very short maturity/duration? $\endgroup$– PeacefulCommented Jan 17 at 13:25
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$\begingroup$ @Attack68 my definition of roll down is the price change of the bond due to the fact that it gets shorter and therefore has a lower yield given an upward sloping yield curve. is there any other definition? $\endgroup$– PeacefulCommented Jan 18 at 6:35
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This is correct for pure floaters; that is, bond that have no margin. If there is margin, it likely rolls down as the bond approaches maturity
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$\begingroup$ Also, if the coupons are set in advance, rather than in arreas, then after the upcoming coupon is fixed, it too is subject to rolldown during the coupon period,. $\endgroup$ Commented Jan 5 at 22:59