| Benchmark Bond | |
 A bond that provides a standard against which the performance of other bonds can be measured. Government bonds are almost always used as benchmark bonds. |
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 More specifically, the benchmark is the latest issue within the given maturity. The appropriate benchmark should also have a comparable liquidity, issue size, and coupon. |
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