WHY INVEST IN BONDS?
Fixed- income securities provide steady interest income to investors throughout the life of the bond. Fixed- income securities can also reduce the overall risk in an investment portfolio.
Regular Income Stream
Fixed- income securities provide investors with a steady stream of income
Low Market Volatility
Bonds carry very low volatility as compared to the prices of equities or mutual fund
Safety: Principal Protection
Investors benefit by preserving and increasing their invested capital
Portfolio Diversification
Bonds enable efficient portfolio diversification and thus assist in portfolio risk- mitigation
High Priority Claim to Assets
Investors in bonds have a higher priority over common and preferred stockholders
Zero Credit Risk
No default risk while investing in Govt Bonds