Syntax: COUPPCD(S, M, F, [B])
S = The settlement date
M = The maturity date
F = The number of coupon payments per year (frequency)
B = (Optional) The day count basis to be used:
| 0 or omitted | 30/360 |
| 1 | Actual/actual |
| 2 | Actual/360 |
| 3 | Actual/365 |
COUPPCD returns the previous (most recent) coupon date before the settlement date.
Example:
COUPPCD(DATE(93, 2, 15), DATE(94, 12, 20), 2, 0) = 33958 or 12/20/92
Excel function: N/A