Glossary

Bond Funds

DEFINITION

A bond fund is a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that invests in debt securities such as government and corporate bonds. Its main purpose is usually to provide investors with regular monthly income.

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Instead of buying one bond yourself, you put money into a big basket of bonds. That basket aims to pay investors income every month.

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