Corporate Bonds
Corporate Bonds are debt instruments issued by corporations to raise capital from investors. Adding corporate bonds to your portfolio can be beneficial in several ways. They offer a fixed income stream through regular interest payments, making them a stable and reliable investment option. Corporate Bonds also provide potential wealth creation as their market value can increase over time. Investors looking for a steady income stream and conservative risk profile can consider buying Corporate Bonds.


What are Corporate Bonds?
Corporate Bonds are loans made by investors to corporations in exchange for regular interest payments and the return of the principal amount at maturity. They have a fixed maturity date and an agreed-upon interest rate. Corporations issue bonds to fund various activities such as expansions, acquisitions, or debt refinancing. Corporate bonds can be issued by both public and private companies and are typically traded in the bond market.
Benefits of Corporate Bonds
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Regular Income
Corporate bonds provide a steady stream of income through interest payments, which is attractive to income-seeking investors.
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Diversification
Investing in corporate bonds adds diversification to your investment portfolio, as they have different risk and return profiles compared to other asset classes.
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Potential Wealth Creation
Corporate bonds can appreciate over time, providing capital gains opportunities.
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Credit Quality
Corporate bonds are assigned credit ratings, allowing investors to assess the creditworthiness and risk associated with the bond issuer.
Types of Corporate Bonds
Investors have various options when it comes to corporate bonds.
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Investment-grade bonds
These are bonds issued by companies with strong creditworthiness and are considered low-risk investments.
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High-yield bonds
Also known as junk bonds, these bonds are issued by companies with lower credit ratings, offering higher yields but higher default risk.
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Convertible bonds
These bonds give investors the option to convert them into a predetermined number of company shares at a specified conversion price.
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Floating-rate bonds
These bonds have variable interest rates that fluctuate based on benchmark rates such as repo rate, NSC, or LIBOR.

Tax implications of
Corporate Bonds
The interest income earned from Corporate Bonds is taxable as per the income tax slab of the investor. If held until maturity, there is usually no capital gains tax applicable. However, if the bond is sold before maturity, any capital gains or losses would be subject to capital gains tax.
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Risks associated with
Corporate Bonds
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Default Risk
There is a risk that the issuer may default on interest payments or the repayment of the principal amount at maturity.
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Interest Rate Risk
Changes in interest rates can affect the market value of Corporate Bonds. When rates rise, bond prices tend to fall and vice versa.
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Credit Risk
Corporate Bonds are subject to the creditworthiness of the issuer, and companies with lower credit ratings pose a higher risk of default.
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Liquidity Risk
Certain Corporate Bonds may have limited trading volumes, making it challenging to buy or sell them at desired prices.
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