Looking for a long-term investment in securities with low risk? Bonds are the answer.

A bond, or debenture, is a debt security issued by a government body or a private company. Bonds are long-term, fractional debt securities that are issued in rounded amounts and have predetermined conditions for paying interest and repaying the principal.

Enjoy their attractive benefits:

• Fixed interest for the entire term to maturity, regardless of market trends

• Less price volatility than equities and thus more stable returns

• Repayment in accordance with the terms of the bond, usually at face value

• Liquid market thanks to different denominations

• Wide range of first-class borrowers and national, international and supranational levels

• Diverse, efficient secondary market for quality paper

• Can be used as collateral