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   Bond

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   noun

   • 1. a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "there was a bond of understanding between them" Similar friendshiprelationshipfellowshippartnershipassociationaffiliationalliancecoalitionattachmenttielinkconnectionunionnexus
   • 2. a connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "there was no effective bond between the concrete and the steel"
   • ▪ a strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal, resulting from the sharing or transfer of electrons: "each carbon atom uses three electrons to form bonds with the adjacent atoms"
   • ▪ ropes, chains, or other restraints used to restrict someone's movement or hold something in place: literary "he stooped over the trussed man and tested his bonds" Similar chainsfettersshacklesmanaclesironsropescordstiesfasteningsrestraintsrare:trammels
   • 3. an agreement with legal force. Similar promisepledgevowavowaloathwordword of honorsolemn wordguaranteeassuranceagreementunderstandingengagementcommitmentobligationcontractpacttransactionbargaindealsettlementcovenantcompacttreatyconcordataccordbailparolearchaic:troth
   • ▪ a deed by which a person is committed to make payment to another.
   • ▪ a certificate issued by a government or a public company promising to repay borrowed money at a fixed rate of interest at a specified time.
   • ▪ an insurance policy held by a company, which protects against losses resulting from circumstances such as bankruptcy or misconduct by employees.
   • ▪ a sum of money paid as bail. US
   • 4. a pattern in which bricks are laid in order to ensure the strength of the resulting structure: "English bond"
   • 5. short for bond paper

   verb

   • 1. join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "press the material to bond the layers together"
   • ▪ establish a relationship with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "the failure to properly bond with their children"
   • 2. join or be joined by a chemical bond: "neutral molecules bond to the central atom"
   • 3. lay (bricks) in an overlapping pattern so as to form a strong structure.
   • 4. place (dutiable goods) in bond: "assets may have to be sold or bonded to provide cash for the payment of this tax"

   Word Origin Middle English: variant of band1.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › bBonds: How They Work and How To Invest - Investopedia

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   May 3, 2024 · A bond is a fixed-income instrument and investment product where individuals lend money to a government or company at a certain interest rate for an amount of time. The entity repays...

3. www.forbes.com › advisor › investingBond Definition: What Are Bonds? – Forbes Advisor

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Bonds are investment securities where an investor lends money to a company or a government for a set period of time, in exchange for regular interest payments. Once the bond reaches maturity,...

4. www.schwab.com › learn › storyWhat are Bonds? Types of Bonds & How they Work (2024) - Charles...

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   Jan 9, 2024 · Learn about bonds, starting with the basics (what is a bond, how do bonds work) and then exploring types of bonds and how rising interest rates can affect them.

5. www.nerdwallet.com › article › investingWhat Is A Bond And How Do Bonds Work? - NerdWallet

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   Jul 8, 2024 · A bond is a loan to a company or government that pays investors a fixed rate of return. Long-term government bonds historically earn an average of 5% annual returns.

6. www.investor.gov › bonds-or-fixed-income-products › bondsBonds | Investor.gov

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   What are bonds? A bond is a debt security, like an IOU. Borrowers issue bonds to raise money from investors willing to lend them money for a certain amount of time. When you buy a bond, you are lending to the issuer, which may be a government, municipality, or corporation.

7. www.morningstar.com › investing-definitions › bondWhat is a bond? | Investing Definitions | Morningstar

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   Jul 7, 2021 · A bond is an investment that pays a fixed rate of return through interest or dividend income. They’re often used to balance equity risk, provide income, and hedge...

8. investor.vanguard.com › what-is-a-bondWhat is a Bond and How do they Work? | Vanguard

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   Bonds are issued by governments and corporations when they want to raise money. By buying a bond, you're giving the issuer a loan, and they agree to pay you back the face value of the loan on a specific date, and to pay you periodic interest payments along the way, usually twice a year.

9. finbold.com › guide › bondsWhat are Bonds? | Definition & Types - Finbold

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   Sep 2, 2022 · What are Bonds? Bonds are units of debt issued by governments or companies converted into tradable assets. An individual bond is a fragment of a massive loan.

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    Nov 22, 2023 · Bonds are debt securities issued by corporations, governments, or other organizations and sold to investors. Not all bonds can be easily traded, and not all securities are available to...

11. www.investopedia.com › bonds-4689778Introduction to Investing in Bonds - Investopedia

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    Jun 23, 2024 · Bonds are lower-risk and lower-return investments than stocks, which makes them an essential component of a balanced investment portfolio, especially for older or more conservative investors....