Series 6: 4.2.14. Municipal Bonds

4.2.14. Municipal Bonds

Municipal bonds are issued by states, cities, and counties to raise capital for day-to-day operations. They are issued by school districts, highway departments, and other public authorities to finance specific projects, such as public education, highway construction, football stadiums, and mass transit systems.

Municipal bonds are different from corporate and other government bonds because they are generally exempt from federal government oversight. They are not regulated by the SEC, and issuers do not have to publish a prospectus. Instead, they offer a disclosure document called an official statement. This document contains detailed information about the bonds and the financial condition of the issuer, as well as a legal o