These are also known
as callable securities.
Not exact matches
Option free bonds have positive convexity; bonds with embedded options, such
as callable bonds and mortgage - backed
securities, have negative convexity, meaning the graph of the relationship between their price and yield is convex rather than concave.
With a
callable security, the investor's compensation for selling the option is reflected in a higher yield and lower price
as compared to a similar bullet
security with the same maturity.
The embedded option in a 10nc3 European
callable is the same
as a 3 - year option on a 7 - year
security.
Many investors use
callable securities within a total return strategy — with a focus on capital gains
as well
as income —
as opposed to a buy and hold strategy focused on income and preservation of principal.