Bonds can add diversification to a portfolio if you're looking for fixed-income investments. If you're new to bond investing, you may not be familiar with certain key terms, such as nominal yield. A ...

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You can buy a bond either from the issuer when it is issued for the first time at face value or from the secondary market after issuance at the market price. The return you will earn from the bond ...