Are 100-year bonds a bad idea?

Despite their name, some 100-year bonds can be called early, and so retired long before their century is up. 100-year bonds can have negative connotations, suggesting a country needs to extend its debt obligations, or that yields on shorter-term debt are dangerously low.

Should you invest in 100-year bonds?

For example, the 100-year bond that Disney issued in 1993 is supposed to mature in 2093, but the company can start repaying the bonds any time after 30 years (2023). Investors doing long-term estate-planning might also be interested in 100-year bonds, as a means to pass on wealth safely to their children, grandchildren, and even generations beyond.

Which countries have issued 100-year bonds?

For example, multi-billion dollar corporations such as the Walt Disney Company (DIS) and Coca-Cola (KO) have issued 100-year bonds in the past. Countries such as Argentina, Austria, and Mexico have issued 100-year bonds, too. Why on earth would an investor buy a 100-year bond—one that far exceeds their (and the average person's) life expectancy?