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finance.business-zero-coupon Calculator
Calculates zero coupon bond price, yield, and implied discount rate for a business finance fixed income instrument. Zero coupon bonds accrue interest annually (taxable as OID income) even though no cash is received — creating a taxable phantom income in tax-deferred accounts is avoided by holding them in IRAs.
Inputs
Face
The nominal value printed on the bond — what the issuer repays at maturity. Bonds trade above (premium) or below (discount) face value depending on interest rates.
Ytm
Total annualised return if you buy the bond now and hold to maturity, assuming coupons are reinvested. Higher YTM means the bond is trading at a discount.
Years
Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
Results
current price
Electric charge flow rate (A). Governs wire sizing — too much current causes dangerous heating. Fuses protect circuits from overcurrent.
discount to face
Total number of items or occurrences.
total return
The combined total across all inputs and components.