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Investing

Bond

A loan to a government or company that pays interest and returns the principal at maturity.

A bond is a fixed-income investment in which you lend money to an issuer in exchange for regular interest payments and repayment of the principal on a set date. Bonds are generally less volatile than stocks and are often used to add stability to a portfolio.

Examples

  • A bond fund can cushion a portfolio when stock prices fall sharply.

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