Definition for : Floating-rate debt security

The coupon (see Coupon rate) of a floating-rate Debt security is not fixed, but is indexed to the Reference rate (generally a short-term rate), usually more than once a year. Investors know the actual payments they will receive for the next payment date only.

(See Chapter 21 Other debt products of the Vernimmen)

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