Debt and more Debt What to do: A bond represents a promise to pay (1) a sum of money at the designated maturity date plus (2) periodic interest at a specified rate on the maturity amount (face value). In addition to government debt, companies are issuing corporate Debt at a record pace. Why this trend? For one thing, low-interest rates and rising inflows into fixed-income funds have triggered record bond issuances as banks cut back on lending. The indenture or agreement (when bonds are created) often includes. 1. The amounts authorized to be issued (issue Size) 2 Interest rate (Annual Coupon Rate) and due date (Maturity Date) 3. Call provisions, what is the next Call Date? 4. Property pledged as security, or it is an unsecured bond Find one company that issues bonds and see the above information on one of the bonds these companies have published. Provide the link for the data you are sharing- A good source of research can be this link below