Accrual bond
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Template:More citations needed Template:Dicdef An accrual bond is a fixed-interest bond that is issued at its face value and erepaid at the end of the maturity period together with the accrued interest.<ref name="o782">Template:Cite web</ref> However, another definition states that the interest periods maybe paid periodically.<ref name="n611">Template:Cite web</ref>
In Germany, the accrued interest is compounded.<ref name="m391">Template:Cite web</ref>
In contrast to zero-coupon bonds, accrual bonds have a clearly stated coupon rate.