Corporate Bond

A debt security issued by a corporation, as opposed to those issued by the government.


A corporate bond typically has a par value of $1,000, is taxable, has a term maturity and is traded on a major exchange.



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Bond

Maturity Date

Municipal Bond

Par Value

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