In modern finance, several products look complicated on the surface, but most of them rest on a very simple idea – the Underlying. Whether it is a stock option, a commodity future, or a currency forward, everything finally traces back to one basic asset sitting at the core. Understanding that base is what helps an […]

Find out who is eligible to join the Bonds Partner Network — from independent financial advisors and Chartered Accountants to wealth platforms, fintech businesses, and corporates — and what requirements apply to become part of IndiaBonds’ Fixed Income Channel Partner Program. The IndiaBonds Bonds Partner Network is built for professionals and businesses that already work […]

Introduction Bond prices and yields move in opposite directions: when the price falls the yield rises, and when the price rises the yield falls. This is because the coupon is fixed, so the only way an older bond stays competitive with new bonds is for its price to adjust.. For a retail investor exploring the […]

Introduction Over the past two years, India’s investment market has seen a sharp rise in the number of retail investors beginning to populate their portfolios. There has been an influx of liquidity into India’s financial markets, including equities, derivatives and commodities. However, not all financial instruments are made the same. Equities with higher returns are […]

In fixed income, return is rarely just about the number printed on the term sheet. What often matters just as much is when the money comes back. For bonds where principal is repaid gradually, not all at the end, this timing can materially change the investor’s experience. That is where Yield to Average Life becomes […]