Par Value
The stated or face amount of a bond.
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Premium
The amount, if any, by which the price paid by the purchaser of a Bond exceeds the Par Value of the Bond. For example, if a $5,000 Bond is purchased for $5,500, there is a $500 Premium.
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Fast Automated Securities Transfer (FAST)
Program of Depository Trust Company (DTC) with a goal of reducing certificate movement by having bond certificates held by FAST transfer agents rather than by DTC.