The Excel Coupdaysnc function estimates the number of days from the settlement date to the next coupon date for a securities under specified criteria.
Syntax:
=COUPDAYSNC( settlement, maturity, frequency, [basis] )
Parameter:
settlement:
maturity:
frequency:
1 | – | Annually |
2 | – | Semi-Annually |
4 | – | Quarterly |
[basis]:
Basis | Day Count Basis |
---|---|
0 (or omitted) | US (NASD) 30/360 |
1 | actual/actual |
2 | actual/360 |
3 | actual/365 |
4 | European 30/360 |
Example :
Cell A3 of the spreadsheet below provides an example of the Excel Coupdaysnc function, which is used to calculate the number of days between the settlement date of a securities and the next coupon date. The security has a settlement date of January 1, 2011, a maturity date of October 25, 2012, and four payments per year. The 30/360 day count system is used in the United States (NASD).
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