The correct answer is A. trustee.
A trustee is an individual or institution that is appointed to hold property or money in trust for the benefit of another person or group of people. In the case of bonds, the trustee is responsible for representing the interests of the bondholders and ensuring that the issuer of the bonds complies with the terms of the indenture.
The indenture is a legal document that sets out the terms of the bond issue. It includes information such as the interest rate, maturity date, and repayment schedule. The trustee is responsible for ensuring that the issuer of the bonds complies with all of the terms of the indenture.
If the issuer of the bonds defaults on its obligations, the trustee may take legal action to recover the money owed to the bondholders.
The other options are incorrect.
Option B, trust, is a legal arrangement in which property is held by one person or institution (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group of people (the beneficiaries). A trust is not the same as a bond.
Option C, stated entity, is not a technical term in the context of bonds.
Option D, owner entity, is not a technical term in the context of bonds.