Bond players are universally known as bond investors which come in a diversified role. In a simple term borrowing loans by corporate or government by the way of multiple investors with assurance toward fixed returns. The borrower / Issuer pledge to pay a fixed amount of interest (termed as coupon rate) yearly until maturity date. At maturity, the borrower / Issuer pledge to return the principal amount (termed as face value or par value) along with returns to the bond investors.
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