A Corporate Bond is a debt instrument issued by a private corporation, as distinct from one issued by a government agency or a municipality. Corporate bonds typically have three distinguishing features: they are taxable, have a par value of $1,000, and have a fixed maturity.
A discount bond is a bond sold for less than its face value or par value. When the bond matures, the investor receives the face value of the bond. Discount bonds can be treasury, municipal, corporate, etc. They offer a way for the issuer to raise capital by selling at a reduced price.
A par bond is a bond that is selling at its nominal value or face value. This reflects a situation where the bond's market price is equal to its face value, indicating a good balance between supply and demand as well as market optimism regarding its returns.
