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image3003001.gif How to Select the Right Bond for Your Investment Needs
Before you invest in bonds, evaluate your financial situation and devise a plan ... more
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Some investors like to keep bond funds in their portfolios for balance ... more
image3003003.gif What Is the Difference between an Index Option and an Equity Option?
An option is a contract to buy or sell a specific financial product officially ... more
image3003004.gif What Are Bond Funds?

A bond fund is a mutual fund whose portfolio is made up of mostly bonds or other types of debt ... more

image3003005.gif Comparing Bonds vs. Stock as an Investment

The terms "stocks" and "bonds" are often mentioned in stock exchange and financial media ... more

image3003006.gif What Causes the Value of Bonds to Go up or Down?

Several things affect the value of bonds.

The big one is interest rates. If ... more

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What Rights Do I Have as a Bondholder?
What Are the Advantages of Convertible Bonds?
The Risks Associated with Bonds
Investing through a Bond Ladder
The Top 10 Things to Know about Treasure Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)
Investing in Distressed Debt
How to Determine the Risks Associated with Bonds
Investing in Municipal Bonds
The Tax Benefits of Municipal Bonds
What Is the Easiest Way to Buy Municipal Bonds?
What Does It Mean If a Bond Is Rated AAA?
What Is a Zero-Coupon Bond?
Types of Bonds
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What to Consider Before Purchasing a Corporate Bond
Municipal Bonds vs. Corporate Bonds
Are Municipal Bonds Subject to Capital Gains Taxes?
What Is a Eurobond?
Explaining Fixed-Rate Bonds
Explaining High-Yield Bonds
Understanding Convertible Bonds
Corporate Bonds Overview
U.S. Savings Bonds Primer
10 Frequently Asked Questions about Bond Funds
How to Determine which Municipal Bonds to Buy
How to Invest in Municipal Bonds
Municipal Bonds 101
Inflation Bonds 101
Junk Bonds Explained
Should You Invest in Insured Bonds?
An Overview of Bond Types
Overview of Brady Bonds for Global Investors
The ABCs of U.S. Treasury Bonds
Key Definitions
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Investment Grade Bonds
Coupon Bond
Indenture
Sinking Fund
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   Bought Deal

A "bought deal" refers to a securities offering in which the lead underwriter buys all the securities from an issuer of securities (for example, a company with respect to stocks or a government with respect to bonds) and becomes financially responsible for reselling them. It is also referred to as a firm commitment. The underwriter takes the risk that the securities can be resold for at least the purchase price it paid for them.
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