Investment

In the previous post, I mentioned money market accounts, which are either bank money market accounts or unit trust money market funds with current returns of roughly 4.4 percent and no fixed term. These funds or accounts are connected to the repo rate and track the repo rate’s upward and downward swings. Bank money market […]

Is it wise to invest in bonds? Several aspects must be considered by investors, including the type of bond, the amount of interest paid, and the length of time their money will be invested. Investors must also consider their risk tolerance in relation to the danger of a bond defaulting, which means the investment will

Investment bonds, often known as bonds, are safe and secure fixed-term financial bonds issued by corporations and governments around the world. When the issuer is the government or other governmental entity, these bonds are purchased by the bond owner or holder, usually individuals or citizens, in order to raise money for major goals such as

The bonds qualified under Section 54 EC include REC (Rural Electrification Corporation), NHAI (National Highways Authority of India), IRFC (Indian Railway Finance Corporation), and PFC (Power Finance Corporation Ltd). NHAI or REC: which bond is better? REC bonds have a somewhat higher rating than NHAI bonds. Because NHAI bondholders must request for surrender of bonds

The State Bank of Pakistan issues Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs), which are debt securities. These bonds are offered in tenors of 3, 5, 10, and 20 years and are issued in multiples of Rs 100,000/-. These bonds have a set yield and are paid out every two years. These bonds pay a coupon rate or

Perpetual bonds are a type of fund-raising instrument that does not have a set maturity date like traditional bonds. Rather, they offer to pay their customers a coupon or interest at a set date for the remainder of their lives. While a number of institutions can issue perpetual bonds, the most popular ones in India

A callable bond is funded using a pre-refunding bond, which is a debt security issued to fund the callable bond. A pre-refunding bond is one in which the issuer decides to exercise its right to buy back its bonds before the maturity date. When a bond is refunded, what does it mean? The Most Important

The excess amount by which bonds are issued over their face value is known as premium on bonds payable. This is recorded as a liability on the issuer’s books and is amortized to interest expense throughout the bonds’ remaining life. This amortization has the net effect of lowering the amount of interest expenditure associated with

Tax-free bonds are a great option for investors looking for a steady stream of income, such as older citizens. Because government entities normally issue these bonds for a longer period of time, the danger of default is low, and you are guaranteed a fixed income for a longer period of time, typically 10 years or

Municipal bonds are worth considering if your primary investing goal is to protect capital while receiving a tax-free income stream. Municipal bonds (also known as munis) are debt obligations issued by government agencies. When you purchase a municipal bond, you are essentially lending money to the issuer in exchange for a specified number of interest