Should You Invest in Corporate Bonds?
For advanced traders, corporate bonds comprise a key component of a diversified investment portfolio. But are they a good match for your financial objectives? Investing in corporate bonds might make sense for you, if: Bonds are a part of your asset allocation plan and you're investing a certain percentage of your portfolio in them. You […]
What You Need to Know About Buying Corporate Bonds
A corporate bond is a security issued by large, publicly traded companies. When you buy a bond, you're lending money to the company (issuer). The issuer uses bond money to fund costly business initiatives like construction, research, and manufacturing. Bonds are sometimes called fixed-income or debt securities, and are bought and sold through a brokerage […]