erstanding How Bonds Work as Investment Vehicles n an investment point of view, bonds are generally considered to be safer investments than stocks. They are generally low risk low return astments, unlike stocks. As an investor in bonds, you would lend money to the issuer of the bonds. It is important to understand what bonds are 1 how they work as investment vehicles. ppose a friend of yours is looking to invest $5,000 such that it will provide current income and increase the diversification of his assetsi. He has tard a lot about corporate bonds but wants to learn more before purchasing them. Fill in the blanks in the following conversation to give your iend the appropriate information regarding corporate bonds. FRIEND: Can you explain to me the basics of how investing in a corporate bond will increase my current income? 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