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What Is A Perpetual Bond
Introduction Bonds can be issued by corporations or governments to serve as a source of financing. Those that buy bonds are effectively providing the issuers with a loan. In this case, the issuer promises the bond purchaser periodic interest payments in exchange for the loans. A bond’s maturity date is when your investment will be […]
Difference between Coupon Rate and Bond Yield
Coupon Rate Vs Bond Yield: What are the Differences? The coupon rate and bond yield are important concepts associated with bonds. If you want to invest in bonds, you should know about the bond coupon, bond yield, bond investment return, and the major differences between coupon rate and bond yield (Coupon Vs Yield). A coupon […]
What Are the Factors that Affect Bond Prices?
A bond can be viewed as a debt security issued by a company or governments to finance their capital expenditures and fund growth projects. Simply put, it is a form of loan taken by corporations or governments. Bonds usually offer regular and fixed returns, which make them one of the most stable investment options in […]
What is Bond Yield?
Introduction Investors prefer having at least one debt-based investment to give their portfolio a hedge against equity market fluctuations. One such investment option, bonds, is considered a relatively safe form of investment. Investors who are slightly risk-averse and are satisfied by getting lower returns usually prefer bonds to those who prefer high returns with unknown […]
10 Things To Keep In Mind When Buying A Bond
Bonds are a great way to invest your money and earn some extra income, but how does one choose the right bonds that can help maximize returns? What are some key factors one should keep in mind while investing in bonds? This blog post will explore ten things you should consider before purchasing a bond. […]
What are Market Linked Debentures
Introduction There are various investment avenues in the fixed-income segment and one popular investment option among them are Bond or Debentures. Debentures are issued by companies to raise funds that could be used for either capital expansion or working capital needs. Debentures usually have a coupon payment. It means that as an investor you will […]
What are the public and private placement of bonds?
Introduction Bonds are a great investment tool, both for investors looking to diversify their portfolio and for bond issuers as a way to raise funds. It is a loan that is given by you as an investor to the borrower. Bonds are a fixed income instrument that can be used by a company, governments, and […]
Bonds v/s PPF
Anyone who seeks to invest wants to do so to maximise their profit. Banks and financial corporations offer fixed-income instruments that offer a guaranteed rate of return on your investment. For instance, if you save Rs. 100 and the avenue offers a 7% return, you will earn Rs. 7 in interest income. There are different […]
What Are Listed and Unlisted Bonds?
The idea of a good investment is one that is relatively safe and stable, gives high and regular returns all while allowing you wriggle room to exit in case of emergencies. Nowadays, conventional forms of savings do not ensure financial security and adequate returns. Therefore, you might go for securities like equities all in the […]