A bond default occurs when an issuer fails to make scheduled interest or principal payments to bondholders. This event typically triggers restructuring or legal proceedings, allowing creditors to recover partial value. While primarily detrimental to investors, distressed debt funds may benefit by purchasing defaulted bonds at deep discounts, profiting from recovery settlements or corporate turnarounds.
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