Bond definition

Bond is long-term debt obligation issued by goverment or corporation. Bond normally pays annual interest rate and returns principal at specified future date (maturity date).

For example, buying 10-year $10,000 bond paying 5% annual interest means you will get $500/year in interest income for 10 years, then you will get your $10,000 principal back after 10 years.

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