What is the general investment option that allows you to loan money to a corporation without receiving any voting or ownership rights, but after maturity of the loan, you get paid back with interest?

A.
bond investment

B.
certificate of deposit savings account

C.
mutual fund

D.
money market trading

A. Bond investment

The correct answer is A. bond investment. Bonds are a type of investment where you loan money to a corporation or government entity. In return, you receive periodic interest payments until the maturity date of the bond when the original loan amount is repaid. Unlike stocks, bondholders do not have voting rights or ownership stakes in the company.