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6.7% AA2 Bond Yield From Alphabet, But There Is A Catch

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Alphabet's long-term bonds are highlighted with an eye-catching 6.7% yield, but the article flags a key concern: GOOG's free cash flow has turned negative due to aggressive AI and cloud capex. Buybacks remain high relative to cash generation, making the bonds potentially attractive only to a narrow set of income-focused investors.

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Alphabet's long-term bonds are highlighted with an eye-catching 6.7% yield, but the article flags a key concern: GOOG's free cash flow has turned negative due to aggressive AI and cloud capex. Buybacks remain high relative to cash generation, making the bonds potentially attractive only to a narrow set of income-focused investors.

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