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How To Tell If a Corporate Bond Is a Good Investment with Sam Nofzinger, GM of Brokerage at Public

2024/9/13
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Corporate bonds are essentially loans to companies, similar to how individuals borrow money. These bonds are issued by companies like Apple or Nvidia to raise capital for various needs. Investors can purchase these bonds as an alternative to lending money to banks or the government, allowing them to invest in fixed income and earn yields.
  • A corporate bond is a loan to a company.
  • Companies issue bonds to raise money for different needs.
  • Investors can buy bonds from companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft.
  • Bonds offer an alternative to lending money to banks or the government.
  • Investing in bonds allows investors to earn yields through fixed income.

Shownotes Transcript

You've heard a lot on the show about government bonds. But did you know that many companies (ones you know, like Apple, Nvidia, and a ton more) also issue bonds? To tell you everything you need to know about corporate bonds, Nicole is talking to Sam Nofzinger, the GM of Brokerage at Public. Nicole and Sam talk about why companies issue bonds, how to tell if a corporate bond is investment-worthy and what you need to know before you invest.

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