A bond is a fixed-income instrument representing a loan from an investor to a borrower, typically a corporation or government. It pays periodic interest and returns the principal at maturity. Used for capital raising and portfolio diversification, bonds benefit investors seeking steady income, issuers needing funding, and retirees desiring lower-risk assets.
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