Thursday 15 September 2011

Types of Bonds

Types of Bonds

The bond is typically a un secured debenture , however, sometime bond and debenture are used in same meaning. The following the main types of bonds available in the market.
  1. Simple Bond
  2. Deep Discount Bonds
  3. Zero Coupon Bonds
Simple Bond :- A simple bond mean a bond carry a fixed rate of return issued at nominal value.

Deep Discount Bond :- A bond which is issued at discount and will be redeemed at nominal value. This bond also carry a fixed rate of return, however, this rate is far below than market rate of ordinary bond.


Zero Coupon Bond :- The bond is another type of deep discount bond but this type does not carry any fixed rate of return.

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