25 Feb 2026 | 5 Mins Read
Beware of online bond-buying pitfalls and hidden risks
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Before investing in bonds online, six key things to understand include the price paid is not face value, interest rates can hurt returns, high coupons signal risk, selling is harder than buying, tax can eat into returns, and platforms are not guarantors. Always check yield to maturity, not just interest rate, and research issuer credit ratings, as default risk exists even with familiar brands.