2.8 : סוגי אגרות חוב

Bonds are of various types to meet the needs of investors and the financial requirements of the industry.

Government bonds, such as United States Treasury Bonds, are issued by governments to fund public spending and are low-risk due to government backing.

Municipal bonds, like those issued by California Municipality, finance local projects offering tax benefits.

Corporate bonds like those issued by corporations like IBM help companies raise capital for expansion, offering higher returns with credit risks.

Green bonds issued by companies like Tesla are used to finance environmentally beneficial projects to target sustainable investment practices.

Convertible bonds like those issued by Airbnb allow investors to convert bonds into stock, combining fixed income with equity gains.

Floating-rate bonds, such as those issued by ExxonMobil, adjust interest rates based on market benchmarks, offering protection against interest rate fluctuations.

Zero-coupon bonds, like those issued by Amazon, lack interest payments but are sold at a discount, providing fixed returns at maturity.

These bonds demonstrate the different financial tools available, catering to different investors.