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Chris Worby is a Trusted Regina based financial advisor and Wealth Management services provider. With over 20 years of experience, Worby Wealth Management has been committed to providing a high standard of financial service to individuals, families and business owners in Regina and area. Worby Wealth Management listens and provides a personalized financial plan. In their latest Worby Wealth Management Trusted Regina Financial Tip, they discuss bonds.  

The Wealth Building Toolkit: Bonds

By Jeremiah Worby - March 2023

Bonds are a type of investment that can be used for both short-term and long-term goals. They're considered safer than stocks, but also have less potential for growth over time. In this article, we'll explain what bonds are and how they work as part of your investment portfolio.


What is a Bond?

OK, maybe not James Bond, but rather we’re going to talk about financial bonds.

Investopedia.com defines a bond as a fixed-income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental).

Bonds tend to move opposite from share prices, which means investors often turn to bonds when they want to reduce their portfolio risk – unfortunately this wasn’t the case in 2022.  Investing in bonds can be a good thing for diversification as it offers an alternative investment class for those who want a more conservative option in their portfolios.

If you’re looking for a way to diversify your portfolio, bonds are an effective tool.  


What is a Bond Yield?

The yield, also known as the coupon rate, is the annual percentage of money provided to investors for making the loan.  In other words, it's how much interest you'll get from your bond. 

When a bond is originally purchased, there is an interest rate on it - for our example, let's say 5%. But because bonds can be bought and sold afterwards, sometimes the yield can vary because the price varies. It is a bit like a rental property, if you purchased a house for $300,000 and rent it for $15,000/yr, that's a 5% yield. But if the value of the house goes up to $400,000 but you're still only getting a $15,000 rent, then it's a 3.75% yield.

The yield on bonds is generally in response to changes in the Bank of Canada’s target for the overnight rate.  The Bank of Canada has a target for the overnight rate, which is the rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans.  This rate can be increased or decreased by the bank and this change affects all other market interest rates.  When bond yields go up and down, it usually means that interest rates are going up or down as well.


Conclusion

If you’re considering buying bonds, you might want to look at what’s happening in the market before making a purchase.  This will allow you time to do research and make a decision based on facts rather than emotions.

Remember that there is no one right answer when it comes to investing so it’s important to do the research and talk with experts before making any decision about what will work best for you and your financial situation.

Questions regarding bonds? 

If you have questions about bonds or other types of investments, then contact Worby Wealth Management to get your questions answered and start investing today.

 

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The comments contained herein are a general discussion of certain issues intended as general information only and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please obtain independent professional advice, in the context of your particular circumstances.  This Blog was written, designed and produced by Jeremiah Worby and Chris Worby for the benefit of Jeremiah Worby and Chris Worby who are Financial Advisors at Worby Wealth Management, a registered trade name with Investia Financial Services Inc., and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Investia Financial Services Inc.  The information contained in this article comes from sources we believe reliable, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or reliability.  The opinions expressed are based on an analysis and interpretation dating from the date of publication and are subject to change without notice.  Furthermore, they do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities.  Mutual Funds, approved exempt market products and/or exchange traded funds are offered through Investia Financial Services Inc.

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