Debt Security
/ˈdɛt sɪˌkjʊərɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A financial instrument that evidences a debt owed by the issuer to the holder, entitling the holder to repayment of principal and interest.
The company issued a debt security to raise capital from investors.
Forms
- debt security
- debt securities
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Commentary
Debt securities typically include bonds and notes and differ from equity securities by representing creditor rather than ownership interests.
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