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What Is the Carrying Value of a Bond?

By Lyle Daly – Apr 3, 2025 at 11:33AM

Key Points

  • Carrying value equals bond face value plus unamortized premiums or minus discounts.
  • Calculate it using face, current term, and premium or discount per year.
  • Investors use carrying value to assess bond's book vs. market value for decisions.

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