NTMA statement on anticipated borrowing requirements

Yes, although recent new bonds have very low coupons, surely?


I see a bond maturing in 2030 with a coupon of 0.20%.

Protocol said:

Yes, although recent new bonds have very low coupons, surely?

https://www.ntma.ie/government_bonds/Outstanding-Bonds-Report-2020-09-10.pdf

I see a bond maturing in 2030 with a coupon of 0.20%.

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Indeed, negative yield over some maturities means in effect that they pay you.

Protocol said:

Yes, although recent new bonds have very low coupons, surely?

https://www.ntma.ie/government_bonds/Outstanding-Bonds-Report-2020-09-10.pdf

I see a bond maturing in 2030 with a coupon of 0.20%.

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It's the total yield calculation that matters. So you could issue a bond now that pays 10% annual coupon for example. In that case investors will pay a significant premium on the face value which would make the yield low - in effect you raise more capital than the face amount but still pay the 10% each year

EmmDee said:

So you could issue a bond now that pays 10% annual coupon for example. In that case investors will pay a significant premium on the face value which would make the yield low

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Does Ireland issue these kind of bonds?