June 2, 2025 by Kenneth Millar « Back to Glossary IndexThe original amount invested in a security, excluding earnings; the face value of a bond; or the remaining amount owed on a loan, separate from interest. Related Articles: AboutGlossary: Bond" "Glossary: Compound InterestGlossary: Corporate BondGlossary: Initial Public Offering (IPO)« Back to Glossary Index