Abstract. The article focuses on distinguishing the concepts regarding the bonds as a requirement of the investment decision-making process. After presenting the main characteristics of bonds, there are analyzed some aspects regarding their value. Some statements are made, concerning the various forms of price used (issue, repayment, current). There is a distinction presented, between the dissimulated (dirty) price and the real (clean) price. Finally, a short case study is presented, in order to practically clarify the content of the theoretical approach.

Keywords: bonds; evaluation; price; flow; nominal value.