Short Bond

[short bond]

What is the definition of Short Bond?
A bond with a short maturity period, typically defined as two years or less.
Using Short Bond in an Example

In a strategy to manage interest rate risk, an investor might choose to purchase short bonds, which are less sensitive to interest rate changes compared to bonds with longer maturities.

Using Short Bond in a sentence

The portfolio manager recommended increasing our holdings in short bonds to enhance liquidity and reduce exposure to volatile markets.

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