How Do You Spell YEAR CALL?

Pronunciation: [jˈi͡ə kˈɔːl] (IPA)

"Year call" is spelled using the English alphabet, which does not necessarily match the sounds of the word. In IPA phonetic transcription, "year" is represented as /jɪər/, with the "y" sound at the beginning, followed by the vowel sound "iər". "Call" is represented as /kɔːl/, with the "c" sound pronounced as "k", the vowel sound "ɔː", and the final "l" sound. The combination of these two words creates the phrase "year call", pronounced /jɪər kɔːl/.

YEAR CALL Meaning and Definition

1. "Year call" is a term used in the field of finance and investing and refers to a financial transaction or event that triggers the repayment of a bond or other debt instrument, typically one year prior to its scheduled maturity date.

   In this context, a bond issuer may include a "year call" provision in the bond's terms and conditions, giving them the option to redeem or call back the bond after a specific period, often one year, from the date of issuance. If the issuer chooses to exercise this option, they are required to repay the principal amount of the bond, along with any accrued interest, to the bondholders. This means that the investors' decision to lend funds to the issuer is effectively terminated one year earlier than originally anticipated.

   The purpose behind a "year call" provision is to provide flexibility to the issuer when market interest rates decline. If interest rates decrease significantly after the issuance of a bond, the issuer can call it back, or redeem it, and refinance the debt at a lower interest rate. This allows the issuer to reduce its interest expense and potentially save money over the remaining duration of the bond.

   For bondholders, the exercise of a "year call" provision represents an early return of their investment. While they receive the principal amount and any accrued interest, it also means they may need to search for alternative investment opportunities to generate similar returns.

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Plural form of YEAR CALL is YEAR CALLS