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Bonds

Bond Basics

When a government, a government agency, or a corporation needs to borrow money, it can either go to a bank or issue a bond to attract capital from individual and institutional investors.

Measuring a Bond's Value

Measure a bond's value using interest rates, the bond's term bond ratings and the yield curve.

Types of Bonds

Bond types include treasuries, municipal bonds, agency bonds and corporate bonds.

Investing in Bonds

Learn about the primary market, the secondary market and potential bond markups.

Variations on Bonds

Some bond variations include convertible bonds, callable bonds and bonds with conditions.

Bond Risks

Each type of bond carries certain distinct risks, and some bonds are riskier than others.

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