Question

A new municipal bond issue had a dated date of January 1, 2018. The first coupon was due on August 1, 2018. The customer bought for settlement on September 1, 2018. How many months of accrued interest must he pay at settlement

Answer 1

1 month

Step-by-step explanation:

The last coupon paid by this bond was made on August 1, 2018, and the transaction is made on September 1, 2018, therefore, only 1 month has passed since the last coupon was paid. Therefore, accrued interests will be charged for only 1 month.

When bonds are sold including accrued interests, they are said to be sold at their dirty price.