Invest in bonds for steady income streams and a well-balanced investment portfolio
Investment bonds are a reliable way to grow your wealth while managing risk. When you invest in bonds, you're essentially lending money to governments or corporations in exchange for regular interest payments having your principal repaid at maturity.
Why invest in bonds with HSBC?
Understand risks in bonds
Bonds provide investors with predictable income streams and typically lower volatility than stocks, servings as a stabalising element in a diversified portfolio. While bonds provide predetermined interest payments throughout their duration and return principal at maturity, they come with specific risks:
- Lower returns – bond returns are typically lower than average market returns
- Interest rate risk – when interest rates rise, bond values may fall on the secondary market
- Opportunity cost – as interest rates rise, fixed bond interest payments may be less competitive than variable-rate savings products
- Default risk – there's always a possibility that the bond issuer may fail to fulfill their promise to repay bondholders
Open an HSBC WorldTrader account
Find out more about WorldTrader
Access more asset classes in more markets, and enjoy competitive brokerage fees. It’s simple and secure – great for established investors or those who are looking to invest overseas.
Already an HSBC customer?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for WorldTrader via the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking app.
For details on how to do this, see Getting started with WorldTrader.
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