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Debenture

Unsecured bond backed by creditworthiness

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Debenture

Unsecured bond backed by creditworthiness

Definition

A debenture is an unsecured bond backed only by the issuer's creditworthiness, not by specific assets. Debentures typically offer higher yields than secured bonds to compensate for the additional risk to investors.

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Fundamental analysis examines a company's financial health, management quality, and market position to determine intrinsic value.

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