What Is a Fixed Coupon Note

FCNs are a type of equity-based structured note. They provide regular coupon payments to the investor regardless of market conditions. … FCNs are sophisticated investment products that carry significant risks and are not suitable for investors who do not comprehend the product or are risk averse.

What is fixed coupon?

An interest rate on a bond that does not change over the life of the bond. If one purchases a bond with a fixed coupon of 10%, then 10% is calculated over the principal balance each time the interest compounds.

What is digital coupon note?

Digital Notes A Digital Note (sometimes known as Step Payment) is very similar to an Income Note, except the Digital Note pays one coupon payment at the maturity instead of at fixed intervals during the duration of the note.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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