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Economics

Bonds (Finance)

Quick fact

The global bond market is over $100 trillion—much larger than the entire global stock market—making bonds the world's largest securities market.

Why this is interesting

When you buy a bond, you're essentially lending your money to a government or company in exchange for regular interest payments. But what makes bonds different from stocks, and why do investors consider them a safer bet?