FAQs: Financial Markets

FIXED-INCOME: CORPORATE MARKET

What are corporate bonds?

Where can I find additional information on corporate bonds?

What are corporate bonds?

Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by private and public corporations. Companies issue corporate bonds to raise money for a variety of purposes, such as building a new plant, purchasing equipment, or growing the business.

Where can I find additional information on corporate bonds?

Additional information on corporate bonds may be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission website.

Find more information on fixed-income securities in:

The Treasury Market
The Municipal Market
Agency Securities
Asset-Backed Securities