BOND
What are Bonds and How do Investors Invest in it
WHY DO COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENTS ISSUE BONDS?
WHAT ARE BONDS?
A bond is a loan you give to a company or government for a fixed period of time in return for regular interest payments and the return of your money at maturity.
To raise money for their operations, BB expansion, infrastructure and other projects.
It is a way to borrow money from many investors at once.
Bonds are usually a safer option for investors compared to stocks.
BOND
When you buy a bond, you are lending money to the issuer.
KEY FEATURES OF BONDS
Face Value (Principal) - The amount repaid at maturity.
% Coupon Rate
The interest rate paid to investors. -The date when the principal is repaid.
-The company or government that issues the bond.
Credit Rating - Indicates the ability of the issuer to repay the bond (e.g. AAA, AA, A, BBB).
In return, the issuer pays you interest
(called coupon) at regular intervals.
At the end of the term (maturity), you get back the original amount (called face value or principal).
Do not pay regular interest. Issued at a discount and redeemed at face value at maturity.
Issued by states, cities or local bodies for public projects.
Issued by national or local governments. Considered the safest.
Issued by companies to raise capital for their business needs.
RESEARCH BONDS Compare issuers, credit ratings, interest rates, maturities and risks.
PLACE YOUR ORDER Apply for the bond online or offline during the issue period or buy from the secondary market.
SET YOUR GOAL Decide your goal- stable income, capital preservation, or diversification
CHOOSE HOW TO INVEST You can invest through banks, brokers, mutual funds, or directly in bonds.
RECEIVE INTEREST Earn interest (coupon) at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc.).
KEY TAKEAWAYS
WHERE CAN INVESTORS BUY BONDS?
Bonds offer regular income and are less risky than stocks.
They help diversify your portfolio and protect capital.
Understand the risk, return and maturity before investing.
FLOATING RATE BONDS
Interest rate changes based on market benchmarks.
Example
Floating Rate Savings Bond (FRSB)
GET BACK PRINCIPAL At maturity, you receive the face value of the bond.
Bonds are a smart choice for investors seeking steady returns, lower risk and long term financial stability.