Introduction If you happen to be an investor with a limited risk appetite and are looking for investment options with an assured return on the capital, bonds and fixed deposits are ideal for you. Fixed deposits are accepted by both banks as well as Post Offices across the country. Both these investment options are low […]

Introduction Tax-free bonds are the only fixed-income form with no associated tax liability on the interest earned. You can invest in tax-free bonds and keep 100% of the interest you receive each year. In India, the government or any public sector undertaking can issue tax-free bonds to the public. These bonds are a safe choice […]

Introduction In today’s day and age, there are various investment options to choose from. While some options may appear lucrative because of potential high returns, they involve potential risks to capital. For relatively lower risk – investment in NSCs and Bonds are the two most popular options. If you want to be conservative with your […]

Zero-coupon or discount bonds are debt security instruments bought at steep discounts and mature at their face value without paying interest throughout their term. These bonds offer the total face value at maturity, giving a significant return equivalent to the interest gained over time. Ideal for investors seeking a simple and effective investment strategy, they […]

The meaning of fixed income securities in financial markets is as simple as the definition of the word itself – you get a prescribed income from this which is mostly fixed (decided) at the time of investment and when held till maturity of the instrument. For those of us who are interested in receiving a […]

The concern for the environment is growing and the government and corporates are taking active steps to reduce the activities that have a hazardous impact on the environment. Apart from that, active steps are being taken to create and develop projects that are more environmentally friendly or create a positive environmental impact. This is where […]

Bonds are debt instruments that loan money to their issuers. It is a type of borrowing where the issuer borrows funds at an interest rate that is either fixed or variable. A government, a bank, or a corporation may issue a bond. Bonds can be issued either at fixed rates or at floating rates. Here, […]

Introduction For new investors, the process of investment can be daunting. With all the attractive details pertaining to the business and the potential returns on the investment, how do you gauge whether the investment will actually reap you any benefits? Or, simply put, is the option worth investing in considering your objectives? Bonds are low-risk […]

Bonds are debt instruments where the issuing entities promise to pay the investor a specific amount of interest over the tenure of the bond and return the principal amount at the end of it. In high yield bonds the interest rates are higher than other fixed income instruments with similar tenure. As the risk factor […]