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If you’re looking for a way to add a component of relative stability to your investment portfolio, bonds could provide that stability—while also offering the potential for regular income.1
A bond, also known as a fixed-income product, is an investment in which you lend money to a company, the U.S. government, municipalities, or a government agency. The issuer of the bond agrees to pay back the loan by a certain date (maturity date) and make regular—typically fixed—interest payments along the way. In addition, when you invest in a municipal bond, the interest is exempt from federal income taxes, and usually from the income taxes of the issuing state.2
The bond market offers many choices, so it’s important to have a clear picture of your objectives before selecting appropriate investments for your portfolio. A Financial Advisor can help you determine which bond strategy is best suited for your needs, and also recommend what percentage of your portfolio should be invested in fixed-income products, based on your objectives and risk tolerance.
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