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Why buy company bonds?

For you, buying company bonds can be a way to invest your savings and potentially earn a steady income through interest payments. However, it's generally institutional investors like pension funds or investment firms that buy these large corporate bonds, not individual savers directly. They're looking for stable returns.

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