fixed income

Precipice Bonds: Understanding High-Yield Debt

Precipice bonds are high-yield debt instruments that carry a significant risk of default. Often issued by companies with weak financial…

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Permanent Interest-Bearing Shares (PIBS)

Permanent interest-bearing shares (PIBS) are a type of perpetual security that pays a fixed or floating interest rate indefinitely. They…

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Guaranteed Annuity Rate

A guaranteed annuity rate secures a future interest rate for your annuity, protecting it from market fluctuations. This ensures a…

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Gilts: Understanding UK Government Bonds

Gilts are debt securities issued by the UK government to raise capital. They function like loans, with investors lending money…

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Bond

A bond is a debt instrument where an investor loans money to an entity (typically corporate or governmental) which borrows…

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