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Debentures

An unsecured bond backed solely by the general credit of a company.

Sources and references ↗
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Concept at a glance

Term
Debentures [1]
Subject area
Investor.gov glossary [1]
Jurisdiction / scope
US regulatory and investor-education context [1]
Primary reference
SEC · Investor.gov [1]

Definition and explanation

An unsecured bond backed solely by the general credit of a company. [1]

Frequently asked questions

What does Debentures mean in the cited reference?

An unsecured bond backed solely by the general credit of a company. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. US SEC · Investor.gov — Debentures ↗

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