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Bond Portfolio Analysis Tool
A well-balanced portfolio isn’t just about having a mix of assets; it’s about understanding how those assets perform together. Stocks, bonds, real estate and gold all play important roles in a portfolio. However, bonds can be a bit tricky, with interest rates, maturities and credit ratings all requiring careful consideration. Additionally, diversification across bonds is […]
Size of the Indian Bond Market is US$ 2.64 trillion!
Introduction The Indian bond market is a critical component of the nation’s financial ecosystem. This substantial market size not only highlights the maturity and depth of India’s debt instruments but also underscores the potential for future growth. In the context of global financial landscapes, where the world’s bond market stands at a staggering US$133 trillion, […]
What is After Market Order (AMO)?
Imagine it’s late at night, and you’re finally relaxing after a long day. As you browse through financial news, you spot a promising bond opportunity. But the market is closed, and you’re left wondering if you’ll miss out by morning. If this sounds familiar, we have great news for you! IndiaBonds is excited to announce […]
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 […]
How To Value A Bond
Introduction In our earlier write-up about bond valuation, we addressed how the concept of time value of money plays a big role in figuring out what an asset is truly worth before you decide to invest. Now, let’s take it a step further. I really recommend giving the first part a read if you haven’t […]
What is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust)?
Introduction Bengaluru is known for its delightful weather, notorious traffic, vibrant nightlife and its delightfully far distance from the city to the airport! Beyond these features, Bengaluru is also celebrated for its IT hubs, affectionately known as ‘tech parks’. Among these hubs stands Embassy Manyata, fondly known as “Manyata Tech Park”. Covering 120 acres and […]
How to Become a Distributor of Multiple Financial Products?
Introduction The Indian financial ecosystem has seen a significant transformation, particularly with the rise of fin-tech platforms and the increasing demand for diverse financial services. While influencers in the finance sector, or ‘fin-fluencers’, have popularized many investment strategies, their approach sometimes lacks the depth and reliability that professional distributors offer. Moving beyond the buzz, real […]
Bond Valuation
Introduction What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘bond valuation’, do you immediately think of complex mathematical calculations or mind-boggling fixed-income concepts? When it comes to fixed-income securities or financial investments in general, we tend to shy away from concepts and strategies because they can be difficult to comprehend and what we […]
What is an InvIT (Infrastructure Investment Trust) ?
Introduction SEBI’s chief Madhabi Puri Buch, predicted at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit on 20th March 2024, that “Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and municipal bonds combined will become as big as India’s equity markets in the next 10-15 years”. Why this emphasis on infrastructure? Well, in a bustling city where […]