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A debt instrument issued for a period of more than one year with the purpose of raising capital by borrowing. The Federal government, states, cities, corporations, and many other t ... Read more
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Learn the basic terminology associated with bonds, so that you can better understand the bond market. Read the rest of Basic Bonds Terminology: Par Value, Matur...
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