Types of Bonds
Government Bonds – Issued by governments (G-Secs).
Corporate Bonds – Issued by companies.
Convertible Bonds – Convert into equity shares.
Fixed Rate Bonds – Constant interest payments.
Floating Rate Bonds – Interest changes with market rates.
Perpetual Bonds – No maturity, pay interest forever.
Green Bonds – Fund environmental projects.
Components of Debt Market in India
Government Securities – T-Bills, Govt. Bonds (RBI)
Corporate Debt – Debentures, Corporate Bonds, CP (SEBI)
Money Market – Short-term debt (≤1 year): T-Bills, CD, CP, Call Money
Advantages of Bonds
Fixed Income – Regular interest payments.
Lower Risk – Safer than equities.
Capital Preservation – Principal returned at maturity.
Diversification – Reduces overall portfolio risk.
Tax Benefits – Some bonds offer tax exemptions.
Priority in Liquidation – Bondholders are paid first.
Tradability – Can be sold before maturity.
Important Factors of Bond Valuation
FV, MV & RV – Face Value, Market Value, and Redemption Value.
Coupon Rate (Interest) – Annual interest paid on the bond.
Maturity – Time until the bond repays the principal amount.
SEBI Guidelines
Investor Protection – Protect investors' interests.
Disclosure – Ensure transparent information.
Risk Assessment – Invest based on risk profile.
Diversification – Reduce risk by spreading investments.
Regular Review – Review the portfolio periodically.
Registered Intermediaries – Invest through SEBI-registered entities.
Strategies for Portfolio Revision
Rebalancing – Adjust asset allocation to maintain the desired risk level.
Diversification – Spread investments to reduce risk.
Tax Consideration – Plan investments to minimize taxes.
Regular Review – Monitor and update the portfolio periodically.
Constraints in Portfolio Revision
Transaction Costs – Buying and selling expenses.
Tax Implications – Taxes on investment gains.
Liquidity Issues – Difficulty selling investments quickly.
Psychological Biases – Emotions affecting investment decisions.
Need for Portfolio Revision
Change in Investor's Goal – Update as goals change.
Risk Management – Reduce and balance risk.
Market Fluctuation – Adjust to market changes.
Performance Optimization – Improve returns.