Fixed Income

Fixed Income 12 min read
An Overview Of The Indian Debt Market

The financial market in India is significantly large and encompasses a host of instruments and securities in which one can invest. The market can broadly be classified into Money Market & Capital Market, with equity and debt market being the primary constituents of the latter. While the equity market includes volatile and relatively riskier securities ... An Overview Of The Indian Debt Market

Fixed Income 6 min read
What are the Types Of Fixed Income Securities in India

A rise in savings following the pandemic and low-cost trading has led to an influx of investors. The quick and high returns of the stock market make it appealing to new investors. However, with age, the risk appetite of investors varies. Young investors may be comfortable investing in risky securities, but if you are nearing ... What are the Types Of Fixed Income Securities in India

Mutual funds 12 min read
Debt Funds: Best Debt Mutual Funds to Invest in 2023

A debt fund is a category of mutual funds that generates returns by investing in several fixed-income instruments like government or corporate bonds, treasury bills, commercial papers, and certificates of deposits.  Debt mutual funds offer low-risk and predictable returns to their investors over the investment period. With Debt MFs, you can earn returns in two ... Debt Funds: Best Debt Mutual Funds to Invest in 2023

Fixed Income 13 min read
Fixed Income Securities: Meaning, Types, Features & Examples

Every investor has different needs. For instance, a 24-year-old with a stellar job with no specific financial obligations may intend to invest a significant chunk of his income in long-term, high-growth instruments. However, not everyone’s circumstances allow a high-risk appetite. For instance, an expecting mother could want a guaranteed corpus at the end of 15 ... Fixed Income Securities: Meaning, Types, Features & Examples

Fixed Income 18 min read
Debt Instruments: Meaning, Types, Examples, Pros & Cons

The financial market in India is significantly large and encompasses a host of instruments and securities in which one can invest. The market can broadly be classified into a Money Market and a Capital Market, with equity and debt markets being the primary constituents of the latter. While the equity market includes volatile and relatively ... Debt Instruments: Meaning, Types, Examples, Pros & Cons

Fixed Income 4 min read
What Is a Secured Bond with Unsecured Collateral?

The simple answer to this question is yes, even if you invest in secured bonds, the adjoining security pool can be unsecured. But how is it possible? We’ll tell you. Suppose an investor Ram invests in secured bonds of an NBFC, that only gives loan against gold, at that point of time, the collateral will ... What Is a Secured Bond with Unsecured Collateral?

Fixed Income 10 min read
Introduction to the Masala Bonds: Benefits, Features & Limitations

Masala Bonds serve as a financial instrument through which Indian entities can raise money from overseas markets in the local currency, the Indian Rupee. These bonds are a gateway for investors seeking exposure to Indian assets, thus contributing to the diversification of funding sources for issuers. Through vivid examples and detailed exploration, the article sheds ... Introduction to the Masala Bonds: Benefits, Features & Limitations

Fixed Income 7 min read
Understanding Amortised Bonds and Their Benefits

If you are a risk-averse investor, it is best to opt for debt instruments offering predictable payouts and relatively better risk-adjusted returns. Bonds, in particular, are one of the most popular debt instruments available in the market. In this article, we aim to understand amortised bonds and their benefits. But before learning more about amortised ... Understanding Amortised Bonds and Their Benefits

Fixed Income 5 min read
What Happens to Secured Bond Holders if the Company Goes Bankrupt?

Did the word ‘bankruptcy’ just ignite fear in you? Well, you’re not the only one! Whenever we hear the words ‘bankruptcy’ or ‘default’ buzzing around, we almost automatically feel that our investment principal is lost. Now here is where we beg to differ. There are different circumstances in which a company can go bankrupt.  In ... What Happens to Secured Bond Holders if the Company Goes Bankrupt?

Fixed Income 9 min read
What is a Secured Bond? Meaning, Example, Advantages & Everything You Need to Know

When you hear secured bonds, you must be thinking that such loans or bonds must be safe or the payments of secured loans or secured bonds will be secured by some kind of security. Well, that is the most straightforward understanding of what a secured bond can mean. Before diving into the technicalities of Secured ... What is a Secured Bond? Meaning, Example, Advantages & Everything You Need to Know

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