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Zero coupon Bonds
Zero-coupon bonds, also known as discount bonds, are debt securities that investors obtain at steep discounts on the face value of the bond. This type of bond does not pay any interest during its lifetime. Rather, zero-coupon bonds release the returns at maturity in the form of a lump sum, which is the full face […]
What Is A Fixed Income Instrument
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 […]
What Is a Green Bond & How Does It Work?
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 […]
What Are Floating Rate Bonds?
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, […]
Bond Credit Ratings – Meaning and How it Works
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 […]
What Are High-Yield Bonds?
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 […]
What are Government Bonds? How to invest in Government Bonds Online
Introduction In a buffet of debt investments, while the humble Government Bonds may not rank as the most enticing dish in comparison to other investment options, the foundation it can provide your investments is unparalleled. It wouldn’t be farfetched to say that in most countries, these government securities play an essential function in the entire […]
How To invest in Bonds
Introduction Investing in Bonds is quite simple, convenient and isn’t as complicated as you may imagine. Gone are the days you would have to reach out to your broker or financial advisor to buy a bond and work on tedious paper heavy process to make your investments in bonds. In this blog you will learn […]
Online Bond Yield Calculator – Simplifying Bond Yield and Bond Price
On investments in general, financial returns are expressed on per annum or per year basis. Simply put if you invest INR 100 and make INR 10 in one year, then your return is 10%. But if you make the same INR 10 in 2 years, then your return is just 10÷2 = 5%. Bonds typically […]