Par

(1) Refers to the standard delivery point(s) and/or quality of a commodity that is deliverable on a futures contract at contract price. Serves as a benchmark upon which to base discounts or premiums for varying quality and delivery locations; (2) in bond markets, an index (usually 100) representing the face value of a bond.

Source: Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Performance and Accountability Report.

Source: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Last reviewed October 2022