Bonds

How to Buy Bonds in Canada (4 Steps)

How to Buy Bonds in Canada (4 Steps)

While not as common as buying equities, investing in bonds is still fairly popular as bonds are great vehicles to generate income while keeping capital protected.

What is a Bond & How Do They Work?

What is a Bond & How Do They Work?

A bond represents a loan obligation wherein a borrower agrees to pay the lender at a specified rate known as the coupon rate in a specified time period or maturity.

5 Types of Bonds Explained

5 Types of Bonds Explained

Bonds can be defined into the following five buckets: Sovereign Debt, Supranational Sub-Sovereign Agency (SSA Debt), Real Return Bonds (RRBs), Corporate Credit and Asset-Backed Securities.

What are Canada Savings Bonds?

What are Canada Savings Bonds?

Canada Savings Bonds supported the Canadian government in raising funding for capital projects, while enabling Canadians to channel their savings into a virtually risk-free asset. The initiative has been discontinued as of December 2021.