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Bonds for Investors: How to Earn with Minimal Risks
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Government bonds (OFZ). Issued by the Ministry of Finance. They carry virtually no default risk, as they are guaranteed by the state. Usually have low yields. There are also regional and municipal bonds issued by local authorities in the Russian Federation.
Corporate bonds. Issued by private companies and banks. The risk of these bonds is higher than that of government bonds, but they typically offer greater yields. Some companies issue bonds in foreign markets (currency bonds).
Mortgage bonds. Secured by mortgage ...
Where to Invest One Million Rubles: Medium-Term Investments
... They feature high liquidity (traded on the Moscow Exchange) and clear risks: if held until maturity, none will “default.” OFZ are well-suited as the "anchor" for the conservative part of a portfolio, especially over a 1–3 year horizon.
Corporate Bonds
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Corporate bonds can provide significantly higher coupons (up to 20–30% per annum from some issuers). For example, even reliable companies currently offer coupons of 22–25%, and experts expect reductions to 22–23% in 2025 (if the key ...
IR Calendar for Issuers in 2025 with Key Financial Events
... for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (Kommersant). Format: In-person. Instrument: bonds.
April 14 – Profit Conference Spring (Profit). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities/bonds.
April 24 – XI Round Table “Financial Market Instruments for Corporate Treasury” (Cbonds). Format: In-person. Instrument: bonds.
April 25 – XV Russian M&A Congress (Cbonds, Preqveca). Format: In-person. Instrument: equities.
May
May 14 – Sustainable Development Forum (Vedomosti). Format: In-person. Instrument: ESG.
May 19-21 – PMEF (Roscongress). Format: In-person....
Where to Invest One Million Rubles: Short-Term Investments
... return is low—barely exceeding the inflation rate (around 9.5% in 2024). If withdrawn early, the bank pays less interest. Taxes: Personal Income Tax (PIT) (13%) is paid only on income exceeding approximately 210,000 rubles annually.
Government and Corporate Bonds
Profitability: Federal bonds (OFZ) are the most conservative option. Short-term OFZ yields about 17-19% per annum. Corporate bonds from reliable companies can generate returns of 20-30% or more (the corporate bond index RUCBCPNS closed at around ...
Briefly About Bond Types
Classification by issuers, liquidity, and type of income.
Globally, including in Russia, bonds are issued by various entities. Depending on the issuer, bonds can be categorized into federal bonds, sub-federal bonds, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds.
In terms of liquidity, based on popular credit ratings like Standard & Poor’s, bonds are classified into "blue chips" and second and third-tier bonds. The issuers of "blue chip" bonds are organizations that significantly influence ...