If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.
The annual cash coupon payments paid by the issuer relative to the bond's face or par value.
Indicates whether the bond is subject to early redemption through a call provision, at the option of the issuer.
The evaluation of the credit worthiness of a debtor made by a credit rating agency of the debtor's ability to pay back the debt and the likelihood of default.
Contingent convertible (Coco) bonds usually have a trigger (threshold for the issuing bank’s capital ratio). If the trigger is reached, the Coco is converted into equity or the nominal value is written off. The trigger can also be activated by the regulatory authority in charge if it considers the bank’s existence threatened.
The type of interest to be paid to investors. A bond’s coupon type can be fixed or floating rate.
The number of times per year which interest is paid.
A corporate bond is a bond issued by a corporation in order to raise financing for a variety of reasons such as to ongoing operations, M&A, or to expand business.
The main country where an issuer’s risk exposure comes from. The methodology to determine country of risk consists of four factors listed in order of importance: management location, country of primary listing, country of revenue and reporting currency of the issuer.
The currency in which the bond was issued, not necessarily the currency in which the bond trades or pays its coupons.
The entity which guarantees the debt of the issuer if a bond has an explicit guarantee provision.
Debt payment rank at which the debt will be ranked equally with the guarantor's own debt.
The minimum increment of the face value of the bond in addition to the minimum piece, as originally specified in the issuer's offering documentation (e.g., prospectus or offering memorandum) of the security.
The price at which the public can buy a bond from a dealer or trader.
The price at which bondholders can sell a bond to dealers.
The annual rate of return paid if the bond is held to its maturity date. The calculation is based on the coupon rate, length of time to maturity, and indicative market bid price. It assumes that coupon interest paid over the life of the security is reinvested at the same rate.
Indicative bid yield to worst is calculated by indicative bid price. The yield to worst is the lowest yield that a buyer can expect among the projected alternatives, such as yield to maturity and yield to call.
The annual rate of return paid if the bond is held to its maturity date. The calculation is based on the coupon rate, length of time to maturity, and indicative market ask/offer price. It assumes that coupon interest paid over the life of the security is reinvested at the same rate.
Indicative offer yield to next put is calculated by indicative ask/offer price. Yield to next put is a bond's return if it is held until a specific date and is then sold back to the issuer at put price.
Indicative offer yield to next call is calculated by indicative ask/offer price. Yield to next call is the percentage rate of a bond or note if you were to buy and hold the security until the call date. This yield is valid only if the security is called prior to maturity.
Indicative offer yield to worst is calculated by indicative ask/offer price. The yield to worst is the lowest yield that a buyer can expect among the projected alternatives, such as yield to maturity and yield to call.
A twelve-character number assigned by the local national numbering agency. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) consists of a two-letter country code, followed by the nine character alphanumerical national security identifier, and a check digit. Each bond will have a unique ISIN code.
The issuing entity of the bond.
Means the client risk tolerance level, it is assessed by UOB Kay Hian (HK) 's risk profile questionnaire. UOB Kay Hian Singapore clients, please contact your Trading Representative or Client Services Hotline at +65 6536 9338 for your Level of Risk Taking.
The date on which a bond matures. The bond’s principal will be paid to the bondholder on the maturity date if no default occurs.
The minimum tradable amount or investment, as originally specified in the issuer's offering documentation (e.g., prospectus or offering memorandum) of the security.
The next possible date when the security can be redeemed, at the option of the issuer.
Next possible price at which the security can be redeemed prior to maturity, at the option of the issuer.
The next date when a bond holder has the right (in the case of optional puts) or the obligation (in the case of mandatory puts) to sell back the bonds to the issuer prior to the stated maturity.
The price at which the security holder can put back the security to the issuer.
A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock. Preferred shares generally have a dividend that must be paid out before dividends to common shareholders, but usually do not carry voting rights.
Preferred stock combines features of debt, in that it pays fixed dividends, and equity, in that it doesn’t have to be repaid and has an indefinite lifespan.
Indicates whether the bond is subject to sell back through a put provision, at the option of the bondholder.
A bond’s seniority in the obligor's capital structure. It represents the priority of payment when bond issuer defaults.
The currency in which the bond is settled.
A sovereign/government bond is a bond issued by a national government. Government bonds can be denominated either in the country's own currency or foreign currency.
The percentage UOBKH (HK) is willing to lend against specific bonds. If a bond margin ratio is 60%, client is only required to pay 40% subscription amount and borrow rest 60% of fund from us. Margin ratio varies from time to time subject to our internal review. If the margin ratio displays as E, please enquire Trading Representative or Client Services of the regional offices. For UOB Kay Hian Singapore clients, please contact your Trading Representative or Client Services Hotline at +65 6536 9338 for the margin ratio.
The product risk level determined by UOB Kay Hian (HK)’s internal due diligence framework. For UOB Kay Hian Singapore clients, please contact your Trading Representative or Client Services Hotline at +65 6536 9338.
The number of years between today and its maturity date which means the remaining life of a debt instrument.
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