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What Are Bonds & How Do They Work?
A bond is a loan made to a corporation or government entity. Instead of getting funds from a bank or elsewhere, the company or other borrower raises money from investors who buy its bonds.
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What Are Government Bonds & How Do They Work?
The government can’t always collect enough in taxes to pay for everything right away. Bonds are used to cover the difference and refinance a government’s existing debt.
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How to Invest in Bonds to Grow Your Portfolio
Investors must have a brokerage account or access to a broker or financial professional to buy most bonds or bond funds, just as they do to buy stocks.
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What Are the Different Types of Bonds?
Investors can choose among five main types of bonds, also known as fixed-income securities. Each has a profile of risks, interest rates, and times to maturity.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Stocks and Bonds
Stocks and bonds offer two distinct choices for investors: investing in the stock market produces bigger gains, and bonds are considered safer, but they return less.
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