Bond Investment
Bonds are debt securities issued by companies or governments to finance their projects. They offer predictable returns and a moderate level of risk.
Key features
Minimum investment
10 000 FCFA
Historical average return
6.5-9% per year
Risk level
Low
Investment horizon
2-5 Years
Detailed description
Bonds are debt securities that represent a loan made by the investor to the issuer (a company or a government). In return, the investor receives regular interest payments (coupons) and the repayment of the principal at maturity.
Types of bonds available
- Government bonds
- Corporate bonds
- Convertible bonds
- Floating-rate bonds
Advantages
Security
Repayment of principal at maturity
Regular income
Periodic coupon payments
Diversification
Wide range of issuers and maturities
Predictability
Returns known in advance