Face Value (Noun)
Meaning 1
The value of a security that is set by the company issuing it; unrelated to market value.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The bond had a face value of $1,000, but its market value was currently higher due to low interest rates.
- When purchasing a security, investors often focus on whether the market value exceeds the face value.
- The face value of the stock does not necessarily reflect the company's current financial health or market trends.
- Although the face value of the bond was relatively low, it carried an attractive interest rate that added to its attractiveness.
- Investors looking to buy a discounted bond often compare the market price to the bond's face value when evaluating potential returns.
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Meaning 2
The apparent worth as opposed to the real worth.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The antique collector did not buy the vase at its face value but was rather drawn to its historical significance and true worth.
- Although the old painting had a face value of a few hundred dollars, it was later discovered to be a rare masterpiece worth millions.
- At first, the company's stock was selling at its face value but eventually, its true potential and actual worth became apparent.
- When buying bonds, investors should look beyond their face value and consider the company's financial health and growth prospects.
- The travelers did not take the stranger's promises at face value and asked for more proof before making a decision.