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Editorial overview
Bonds
Fixed income
Summary
A bond is a debt security through which an issuer borrows from investors. [1]
Key points
Definition
A bond is a debt security through which an issuer borrows from investors. [1]
How the concept works
Terms can include interest payments and repayment at maturity. Bonds carry risks, including issuer default and changes in market value. [1]
Key facts and scope
Source review record
Source record reviewed for this edition; not an event date [1]
Questions and answers
Are all bonds free from investment risk?
No. Bonds can carry credit risk, interest-rate risk and other risks depending on their terms and issuer. [1]
Sources and editorial notes
Source-based organization of the available facts. Missing business history, financial results or legal mandates are not inferred.
Prepared 23 October 2026. Source dates and review dates have different meanings. This is reference information, not investment advice.