XML Schema Documentation

Complex Type: PositiveStep

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Super-types: StepBase < PositiveStep (by extension)
Sub-types: None
Name PositiveStep
Used by (from the same schema document) Complex Type PositiveSchedule
Abstract no
Documentation A type defining a step date and strictly-positive step value pair. This step definitions are used to define varying rate or amount schedules, e.g. a notional amortization or a step-up coupon schedule.
XML Instance Representation
<...
id=" xsd:ID [0..1]">
<stepDate> xsd:date </stepDate> [1]

'The date on which the associated stepValue becomes effective. This day may be subject to adjustment in accordance with a business day convention.'

<stepValue> PositiveDecimal </stepValue> [1]

'The strictly positive rate or amount which becomes effective on the associated stepDate. A rate of 5% would be represented as 0.05.'

</...>
Diagram
Schema Component Representation
<xsd:complexType name="PositiveStep">
<xsd:complexContent>
<xsd:extension base=" StepBase ">
<xsd:sequence>
<xsd:element name="stepValue" type=" PositiveDecimal "/>
</xsd:sequence>
</xsd:extension>
</xsd:complexContent>
</xsd:complexType>