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Bond
A debt security where an investor loans money to a borrower for interest and the return of the principal. They are low-risk but offer lower returns.
More Details
A bond is a type of debt security that allows an investor to lend money to a government, municipality, or corporation in exchange for interest payments over a specified period of time. At the end of the bond's term, the issuer repays the principal amount of the loan to the investor.
Example
If you decide to invest in a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond, the U.S. government will issue the bond and promise to pay you a fixed amount of interest every year for 10 years. At the end of the 10-year term, the government will repay the principal amount of the loan to you.
Related Terms
Trust
A legal arrangement in which one party transfers ownership of property to another person or entity to be managed for the benefit of a third party.
Money Market Account
A type of savings account that offers higher interest rates and has higher minimum balance requirements.
Stale-Dated Check
A check that has not been cashed or deposited within a certain period of time, usually six months, and is considered to be no longer valid.