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What is the primary difference between a 'Term Bond' and a 'Serial Bond' regarding their principal repayment schedule?

  1. Serial bonds are always secured by specifically pledged collateral, while term bonds are always unsecured general debentures of an issuer.
  2. Term bonds typically permit the issuer to call and redeem the debt early, while serial bonds usually do not allow this at all.
  3. Term bonds repay principal in a single lump sum at maturity, while serial bonds repay principal in installments over several dates.
  4. Term bonds generally pay interest only annually, while serial bonds instead typically pay interest semiannually each year.

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