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Depending on the market, their prices may be quoted conventionally in the market either on a discount basis or on a yield basis. | Depending on the market, their prices may be quoted conventionally in the market either on a discount basis or on a yield basis. | ||
Discount instruments quoted on a discount basis include bills of exchange and US domestic commercial paper (USCP). | Discount instruments quoted on a discount basis include bills of exchange and US domestic commercial paper (USCP). | ||
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Securities that are issued and traded at a discount to their face value.
Depending on the market, their prices may be quoted conventionally in the market either on a discount basis or on a yield basis.
Discount instruments quoted on a discount basis include bills of exchange and US domestic commercial paper (USCP).
Discount instruments quoted on a yield basis include sterling commercial paper (SCP) when issued at a discount.
(However, SCP may also be issued on an interest bearing basis.)
