What is Yield or yield to maturity (YTM) of Bonds?
In simple words, if an investment is held till its maturity date, the rate of return that it will generate will be Yield to Maturity. YTM is the estimated internal rate of return earned by an investor who buys the bond today at the market rate on the assumption that it will be held until…
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Strategic Business Strategy in Wealth Management
A strategic business strategy is a structured plan designed to help an organization achieve its long-term objectives and secure a competitive advantage. It involves analyzing both internal and external environments, setting clear goals, allocating resources efficiently, and implementing the defined course of action. In the context of wealth management, a strategic approach focuses on preserving…
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Getting Started with Bonds: Know the Different Types
A bond is a debt instrument issued by a company or the government to raise capital by borrowing from investors. Bond investors are debt holders (lenders/creditors), while the bond issuer is obligated to pay bondholders interest (the coupon) at a predetermined rate and repay the principal on the maturity date. Like bank deposit receipts, bond…
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Features of Corporate Bonds explained
Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by private and public corporations. Companies issue corporate bonds to raise money for a variety of purposes, such as building a new plant, purchasing equipment, or growing the business. An investor who buys a corporate bond is effectively lending money to the company in return for a series of…
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Convertible bonds, floating rate bonds and negative bonds
Convertible Bonds: Convertible bonds are exceptional securities that have features of both bonds and equity options. The holders of convertible bonds have the opportunity to convert bonds held by them into specified number of company’s equity shares during validity period for options mentioned in the bonds. The bond holder also receives the coupon payment till…
RBI’s Bold Move: Repo Slashed by 50 BPS, CRR by 100 BPS to Boost Liquidity
In line with the market expectations, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday cut the repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.5%, marking the third consecutive rate reduction this year. The panel further decided to shift its stance from accommodative to neutral. A neutral stance typically signifies that the…
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