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   bond

   /bɒnd/

   noun

   • 1. a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "there was a bond of understanding between them" Similar friendshiprelationshipfellowshippartnershipassociationaffiliationalliancecoalitionattachmenttielinkconnectionunionnexus
   • 2. a connection between two surfaces or objects that have been joined together, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "there was no effective bond between the concrete and the steel"
   • ▪ a strong force of attraction holding atoms together in a molecule or crystal, resulting from the sharing or transfer of electrons: "each carbon atom uses three electrons to form bonds with the adjacent atoms"
   • ▪ ropes, chains, or other restraints used to restrict someone's movement or hold something in place: literary "he stooped over the trussed man and tested his bonds" Similar chainsfettersshacklesmanaclesironsropescordstiesfasteningsrestraintsrare:trammels
   • 3. an agreement with legal force. Similar promisepledgevowavowaloathwordword of honoursolemn wordguaranteeassuranceagreementunderstandingengagementcommitmentobligationcontractpacttransactionbargaindealsettlementcovenantcompacttreatyconcordataccordbailparolearchaic:troth
   • ▪ a deed by which a person is committed to make payment to another.
   • ▪ a mortgage. South African
   • ▪ a certificate issued by a government or a public company promising to repay borrowed money at a fixed rate of interest at a specified time.
   • ▪ an insurance policy held by a company, which protects against losses resulting from circumstances such as bankruptcy.
   • ▪ a sum of money paid as bail. US
   • 4. a pattern in which bricks are laid in order to ensure the strength of the resulting structure: "English bond"

   verb

   • 1. join or be joined securely to something else, especially by means of an adhesive substance, heat, or pressure: "press the material to bond the layers together"
   • ▪ establish a relationship or link with someone based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences: "the failure to properly bond with their children"
   • 2. join or be joined by a chemical bond: "neutral molecules bond to the central atom"
   • 3. lay (bricks) in an overlapping pattern so as to form a strong structure.
   • 4. place (dutiable goods) in bond: "assets may have to be sold or bonded to provide cash for the payment of this tax"

   Word Origin Middle English: variant of band1.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › cConvexity in Bonds: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - ...

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   6 days ago · Convexity measures the relationship between bond prices and bond yields, which shows how a bond's duration changes with interest rates.

3. www.investopedia.com › terms › fFinancial Asset Definition and Liquid vs. Illiquid Types - ...

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   6 days ago · A financial asset is a liquid asset that gets its value from a contractual right or ownership claim. Cash, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and bank deposits are all are examples of financial...

4. www.forbes.com › sites › investor-hubHow to Buy Bonds: A Guide For Investors in 2024 - Forbes

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Bonds are fixed-income securities that represent a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically a corporation or government. When you purchase a bond, you essentially lend money to...

5. markets.businessinsider.com › bondsBONDS | BOND MARKET | PRICES | RATES | Markets Insider

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   4 days ago · Get all the information on the bond market. Find the latest bond prices and news. You can also use the search tool to find the right bond yield and bond rates.

6. www.investopedia.com › terms › pPortfolio Management: Definition, Types, and Strategies - ...

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   5 days ago · Portfolio management involves building and overseeing a selection of assets such as stocks, bonds, and cash that meet an investor's long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.

7. www.britannica.com › science › covalent-bondCovalent bond | Definition, Properties, Examples, & Facts

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   Jun 18, 2024 · covalent bond, in chemistry, the interatomic linkage that results from the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms. The binding arises from the electrostatic attraction of their nuclei for the same electrons.

8. www.forbes.com › advisor › business-insuranceWhat Does Bonded And Insured Mean? – Forbes Advisor

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   6 days ago · “Bonded” means that you have purchased a surety bond to protect your business against claims of shoddy, incomplete work, or allegations of theft and fraud. A surety bond has three parties...

9. www.fool.com › terms › fWhat is fixed income? | The Motley Fool

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Fixed-income investments are debt investments that pay a fixed interest rate on a set schedule. They enable investors to earn stable income until the investment matures....

10. www.worldgovernmentbonds.com › country › singaporeSingapore Government Bonds - Yields Curve

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    Jun 2, 2023 · The Singapore 10-Year Government Bond currently offers a yield of 3.180%. This yield reflects the return investors can expect if they hold the bond until maturity. Government bond yields are critical indicators of economic confidence and investor sentiment.

11. www.procore.com › library › construction-bonds-guideA Contractor's Guide to Construction Bonds | Procore

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    Jun 18, 2024 · A construction bond is a form of protection for the owner against non-payment, lack of performance, company default, and warranty issues. Construction bonds are also known as contract bonds, because they guarantee that the bond holder will fulfill the terms of the contract.