Provide a way to steady interest income
What are debt securities?
- They are debt instruments issued by governments, quasi-government bodies or large corporations to raise capital, which may be in the form of bonds, notes, etc.
- The tenure varies with individual issue, ranging from 1 year to as long as 30 years.
Why invest in bonds?
- a possible steady stream of regular interest income
- potentially higher interest than normal time deposits
- potential capital gain through the appreciation of bond prices
Risk Disclosure Statements:
Debt Securities
Bonds / Structured Notes: The price of bonds / structured notes can and does fluctuate and any individual bond / structured notes may experience upward or downward movements and may even become valueless. There is an inherent risk that losses may be incurred rather than profits made as a result of trading bonds / structured notes. Independent assessment of the risks and appropriateness of the transaction in light of your own objectives and circumstances, including the possible risks and benefits of entering into such transaction, should be considered before entering into any transaction.