A call provision gives bondholders the right to demand, or "call for," the repayment of a bond. Typically, calls are exercised if interest rates rise, because when rates rise the bondholder can get the principal amount back and reinvest it elsewhere at higher rates.

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A call provision gives the issuer of the bond the right, not the bondholder, to repurchase the bond before its maturity date, typically when interest rates fall, not rise, so they can refinance at a lower cost.

A Call Provision Gives Bondholders the Right to Demand, or "Call