TYPES OF CORPORATE BONDS

  •  Collateral trust bonds are bonds that use other securities as collateral.

  •  Mortgage bonds are backed (or collateralized) by mortgages on specific assets or physical property of the company issuing them.

  •  Equipment trust certificates are certificates that offer equipment as backing. Railroads and airlines commonly use them.

  •  Zero coupon bonds are bonds that do not pay periodic interest but are sold at a discount to make up for the lack of interest payments. Instead of receiving interest, the holder receives the full face value of the bond at maturity.

  •  Convertible bonds are bonds that can be converted into shares of common stock, though certain provisions are attached.
  • We will cover government debt securities next, starting close to home with municipals.

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