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Convertible Bonds

Format

CONV:<TICKER> <MATURITY DATE> <COUPON> <PRICE> <STRIKE>

Examples

Symbol
CONV:IBM 20181210 5.5 102.2 160
CONV:TSO 20220410 2.5 98.3 90

Fields

Parameter Required Description
<TICKER> Yes Ticker for the convertible bond issuer (US only)
<MATURITY DATE> Yes String in YYYYMMDD format indicating the maturity date for the convertible
<COUPON> Yes The coupon for the convertible, expressed as a percent amount
<PRICE> Yes The convertible price. Provided to calculate YTM
<STRIKE> Yes The convertible strike, expressed as a stock price
<RATING> No The bond rating in S&P syntax (e.g., AA, BBB+). Used when the issuer curve is not available or multiple ratings exist for an issuer, e.g., CONV:IBM 20440317 7.25 99.396 BB-