Glossary - Bonds
Description
Debt securities issued by governments, companies, or other entities to raise capital. When an investor buys a bond, they are effectively lending money to the issuer in exchange for regular interest payments (known as coupons) and repayment of the principal at maturity. Bonds are generally considered less risky than equities but can vary depending on the issuer’s creditworthiness.
Alternate Names
- Fixed income securities
- Notes
- Debt securities
- Debt instruments
- Fixed-income
- Debentures
