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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. […]
A Guide to Certificate of Deposit (CD) Investments
Introduction The earlier generation of retail investors had their financial assets base spread across FDs, real estate, gold, EPF, PPF, Post Office schemes, etc. Nowadays, thanks to technology and financial awareness, the current cohort of retail investors have diversified their financial portfolios to include MFs, equities, commodities, bonds, insurance, ULIPs, etc. With this diversification, even […]
Understanding Bank Bonds in India – Tier 2 & AT1 Bonds
What are Bank Bonds? Banks execute the critical function of lending to institutions and individuals to facilitate cash flow within the financial system. To maintain liquidity, they need large amounts of capital. One way of raising money is through issuing bank bonds in India. Banks are governed by strict and sound regulations under The Banking […]
Basic Bond Investment Objectives – A beginner’s guide to investing in bonds in 2023
“It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked” – WarrenBuffet The popular quote still holds true in 2023 where the world is watching as a sensational story of a US-based short seller taking on the Indian behemoth comes to light. Every other equity investor is hoping for a […]
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 […]
Bond Redemption – Types of Bond Redemption
What is Bond redemption? Bond redemption is the process by which a bond issuer repays the principal amount of a bond to the bondholder on the bond’s maturity date. When a bond is issued, it has a specified term or maturity date, which is the date when the bond issuer is obligated to pay back […]
Bonds And KVP – Where Should You Invest?
Whenever you think about investments, some of the most common and talked about avenues come to your mind, i.e., stocks, mutual funds, and gold. You might wonder if you have only 2-3 limited investing options. Aren’t there any other instruments that can provide good returns? Yes, there are! You can never run out of options […]
Bonds – The Ultimate Retirement Instrument
Retirement planning is an often overlooked aspect of wealth management, with a significant number of Indians failing to adequately prepare for their post-work years. The India Retirement Index Study (IRIS), conducted by Kantar on behalf of Max Life Insurance Company, reveals that 37% of individuals have not made any investments for their retirement thus far. […]
Difference Between Bonds & Post Office FD
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 […]