#Essential
A Beginner’s Guide to Treasury Bills: Definition, Benefits and Risks
Introduction If you are planning a vacation one year from now and have already calculated the total cost, but you need to accumulate a specific sum within the next year, you may consider investing in a risk-free instrument to ensure capital protection. Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) are not suitable due to potential withdrawal charges in […]
Types of Bonds in India
Introduction Investing wisely in bonds requires a thorough understanding of the different types of bonds available in the Indian market. From the popular government securities to high-yield bonds, there is a gamut of various types of bonds available for the retail investor. This guide explores bonds and types of bonds, equipping investors with the knowledge […]
What are 54EC Bonds or Capital Gain Bonds
What are 54EC Bonds or Capital Gain Bonds 54EC or Capital Gain Bonds are investments in bonds that help you save tax. Capital Gain Bonds have been designed specifically to encourage people to invest in long-term infrastructure projects led by government-owned PSUs and in return offer investors a tax saving mechanism. The name is derived […]
What are Corporate Bonds?
Introduction “Cyberstark Industries” was a large corporation that was growing quickly and required additional funding to support its expansion goals. However, the CEO of Cyberstark didn’t want to dilute the ownership of the current shareholders by issuing more stock. Instead, the CEO decided to issue bonds to raise the needed capital. Cyberstark Industries issued Rs.100 million […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 Masala Bonds?
The international bond market presents a compelling opportunity for various entities seeking to raise funds for specific foreign projects. Firstly, the international bond market provides access to a potentially vast and diverse investor base, expanding the pool of potential funding sources. This broader reach can enhance the likelihood of securing financing for projects that may […]