Debt securities 

Debt securities

Debt securities are typically a bond. The holder is owed a debt by the issuer. It entitles them to the payment of principal and interest. Plus, the holder has other personal rights covered in the terms of the issue. These include the right to receive certain information. Generally, debt securities are issued for a fixed term. They are redeemable by the issuer at the end of the term.

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Government bonds are medium- or long-term debt securities. They are issued by sovereign governments or their agenct. Usually, they pay a lower rate of interest than corporate bonds. Besides being a source of finance for governments, treasuries are used for managing the money supply. This is in the money market operations of central banks.

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Money market instruments are short-term debt instruments. These include commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and certain bills of exchange. They are highly liquid. Sometimes, they are called "near cash".

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Eurosecurities are issued internationally, outside their domestic market. They include euronotes and eurobonds. Typically, eurobonds are underwritten, and not secured. Interest is paid gross. Sometimes, a euronote takes the form of euro-certificates of deposit or euro-commercial paper (ECP).

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