<|im_start|>user
What are the debt securities?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Debt securities are financial assets that define the terms of a loan between an issuer (the borrower) and an investor (the lender). The terms of a debt security typically include the principal amount to be returned upon maturity of the loan, interest rate payments, and the maturity date or renewal date.<|im_end|>
