The first thing one needs to understand when embarking on an investment journey is risk tolerance. The second crucial aspect is ensuring that the investment journey remains stress-free and profitable. Bond investments are one such instrument that ensures investment stability and steady returns.
Bonds offer a stable return on investments with low to moderate risk tolerance. ‘A’ and above-rated bonds provide predictable returns and fixed repayment schedules, with historically low default rates, typically less than 1%. By aligning your investments with your risk tolerance, you can navigate the financial landscape with confidence and peace of mind.
AA-rated bonds have emerged as a promising investment option, offering returns that easily beat those of fixed deposits (FDs). These bonds allow investors to earn 30–50% higher returns compared to traditional FDs. This also challenges the conventional financial wisdom of many, who don’t rank this debt instrument higher in the hierarchy of investment instruments. With AA-rated bonds, investors can secure their financial future with confidence.
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Evaluating credit ratings from SEBI-registered agencies
The most convenient way to measure bond risk is to look at the credit rating provided to it by SEBI-registered rating agencies like CRISIL, ICRA and CARE.
Nikhil Aggarwal, Founder & CEO of Grip Invest, discusses the correlation between bond ratings and returns, highlighting how AA-rated bonds can potentially yield higher returns compared to FDs.
The returns from bonds are linked to their ratings, meaning that better-rated bonds typically offer lower returns. In other words, with lower risk
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