Government Bonds | Issued by governments; very safe | U.S. Treasury Bonds, Australian Government Bonds |
Corporate Bonds | Issued by companies; risk depends on credit rating | Apple Bonds, Tesla Bonds |
Municipal Bonds | Issued by local governments; tax benefits | U.S. State Bonds |
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) | Fixed-term bank deposits with interest | 1-Year CD at a bank |
Fixed-Income ETFs | Bundles of bonds for diversification | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD) |
Preferred Stocks | Hybrid of bonds & stocks, pays fixed dividends | Bank Preferred Shares |
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