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principal value

[′prin·sə·pəl ′val·yü]
(mathematics)
The numerically smallest value of the arc sine, arc cosine, or arc tangent of a number, the positive value being chosen when there are values that are numerically equal but opposite in sign.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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The bonds can be redeemed at 100% of the principal value at maturity.
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