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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Lori Campbell

What are bonds? Risks, rewards, when to buy and why they’re so important

When most people think of investing, their minds will jump to the stock market.

But there’s another key player in investment that quietly powers economies while providing important stability for portfolios: bonds.

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