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What Is a Zero-Coupon Bond?

A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest — or coupon payments — like traditional bonds. Instead, they are issued at a steep discount and provide a return to the ...
Investing is income-centric. Most of what people call fixed-income bonds offer some form of regular dividends, usually monthly interest installments. But would you be interested in a financial ...