Bonds: What They Are and How To Invest The Motley Fool
Government bonds tend to have relatively low interest rates in exchange for their safety, while corporate bonds may be more variable. A general rule of thumb is that when prevailing interest rates are higher than the coupon rate of a bond, it will sell at a discount (less than par). For example, a $1000 bond …
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