{"id":777,"date":"2026-10-04T04:21:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T04:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/?p=777"},"modified":"2026-10-04T04:21:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T04:21:21","slug":"the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/","title":{"rendered":"The Evaluation of a Bond: What Should You Actually Look At?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Face_Value\" title=\"Face Value\">Face Value<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Coupon_%E2%89%A0_YTM\" title=\"Coupon \u2260 YTM\">Coupon \u2260 YTM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#YTM_%E2%80%94_Yield_to_Maturity\" title=\"YTM \u2014 Yield to Maturity\">YTM \u2014 Yield to Maturity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#What_About_the_Rating\" title=\"What About the Rating?\">What About the Rating?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Rating_%E2%89%A0_Guarantee\" title=\"Rating \u2260 Guarantee\">Rating \u2260 Guarantee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#What_About_Security\" title=\"What About Security?\">What About Security?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Secured_%E2%89%A0_Risk-Free\" title=\"Secured \u2260 Risk-Free\">Secured \u2260 Risk-Free<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Tenure_%E2%80%94_How_Long_Is_Your_Money_Invested\" title=\"Tenure \u2014 How Long Is Your Money Invested?\">Tenure \u2014 How Long Is Your Money Invested?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Maturity_%E2%80%94_When_Does_Your_Principal_Come_Back\" title=\"Maturity \u2014 When Does Your Principal Come Back?\">Maturity \u2014 When Does Your Principal Come Back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#%E2%80%9CWhen_is_my_principal_scheduled_to_be_repaid%E2%80%9D\" title=\"\u201cWhen is my principal scheduled to be repaid?\u201d\">\u201cWhen is my principal scheduled to be repaid?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#And_Finally_%E2%80%94_Who_Is_the_Issuer\" title=\"And Finally \u2014 Who Is the Issuer?\">And Finally \u2014 Who Is the Issuer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#The_Bond_Checklist\" title=\"The Bond Checklist\">The Bond Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Before_You_Consider_a_Bond_Ask_Yourself\" title=\"Before You Consider a Bond, Ask Yourself:\">Before You Consider a Bond, Ask Yourself:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Dont_Just_Look_at_the_Rate\" title=\"Don&#8217;t Just Look at the Rate.\">Don&#8217;t Just Look at the Rate.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bondspartners.com\/blog\/the-evaluation-of-a-bond-what-should-you-actually-look-at\/#Understand_the_Bond_as_a_Whole\" title=\"Understand the Bond as a Whole.\">Understand the Bond as a Whole.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you see a bond offering 12%, 13% or 14%, the first thing you may notice is the potential return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But a bond is not just about the return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before deciding whether a bond is worth considering, it helps to look at the complete picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like an X-ray of a bond \u2014 looking beyond the headline rate and understanding the important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Issuer | Rating | Security | Coupon | YTM | Tenure | Maturity | Face Value<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what these terms mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Face_Value\"><\/span>Face Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Face value is the value of the bond on which the coupon is generally calculated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, if the face value is \u20b91,000 and the coupon is 10%, the annual coupon amount would be \u20b9100, subject to the bond&#8217;s payment terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#Coupon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coupon rate is the stated annual interest rate on the bond&#8217;s face value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But coupon and YTM are not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the coupon is calculated on the face value, while YTM also considers the price you pay for the bond and the relevant cash flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coupon: 10%<br>YTM: 11.25%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, simply put:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coupon_%E2%89%A0_YTM\"><\/span>Coupon \u2260 YTM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YTM_%E2%80%94_Yield_to_Maturity\"><\/span>YTM \u2014 Yield to Maturity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YTM stands for Yield to Maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an estimated annualized return based on the bond&#8217;s purchase price and relevant cash flows, assuming the bond is held until maturity and applicable terms and conditions are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why two bonds with similar coupons can have different YTMs depending on their purchase prices and other cash flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_the_Rating\"><\/span>What About the Rating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A credit rating is an assessment of the creditworthiness of an issuer or debt instrument by a rating agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may see ratings such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AAA | AA | A | BBB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally, a higher rating indicates lower assessed credit risk compared with a lower rating within the same rating scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&#8217;s an important point to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rating_%E2%89%A0_Guarantee\"><\/span>Rating \u2260 Guarantee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A credit rating is an important factor to consider, but it does not eliminate investment risk or guarantee repayment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ratings can also change over time based on the rating agency&#8217;s assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Security\"><\/span>What About Security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important aspect is whether the bond is secured or unsecured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a secured bond, investors should understand what assets or security interest supports the obligation and the applicable terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secured_%E2%89%A0_Risk-Free\"><\/span>Secured \u2260 Risk-Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actual security structure and relevant documents matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tenure_%E2%80%94_How_Long_Is_Your_Money_Invested\"><\/span>Tenure \u2014 How Long Is Your Money Invested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenure tells you how long the bond is scheduled to remain outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It could be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18 months | 3 years | 5 years | and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before investing, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAm I comfortable keeping my money invested for this period?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also check when and how interest payments are scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maturity_%E2%80%94_When_Does_Your_Principal_Come_Back\"><\/span>Maturity \u2014 When Does Your Principal Come Back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The maturity date is the date on which the bond is scheduled to mature, subject to its terms and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At maturity, the principal amount is generally due for repayment by the issuer, subject to the applicable terms and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So don&#8217;t just ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHow much interest will I earn?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhen_is_my_principal_scheduled_to_be_repaid%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cWhen is my principal scheduled to be repaid?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_Finally_%E2%80%94_Who_Is_the_Issuer\"><\/span>And Finally \u2014 Who Is the Issuer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you buy a bond, you are essentially providing debt capital to the issuer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So it&#8217;s important to understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who is the issuer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the business do?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is it raising funds?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is its financial position and track record?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does the offer document say?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the associated risks and terms?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interest rate or coupon alone should not be the deciding factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bond_Checklist\"><\/span>The Bond Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before considering a bond, look at the complete picture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">01 \u2014 Issuer<br>Who are you lending to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">02 \u2014 Rating<br>How is the credit risk assessed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">03 \u2014 Security<br>Is it secured or unsecured? What does the security structure say?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">04 \u2014 Coupon<br>What is the stated interest rate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">05 \u2014 YTM<br>What does the purchase price and cash flow imply?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">06 \u2014 Tenure<br>How long is the bond scheduled to remain outstanding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">07 \u2014 Maturity<br>When is the principal scheduled for repayment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">08 \u2014 Face Value<br>What is the bond&#8217;s nominal value?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_You_Consider_a_Bond_Ask_Yourself\"><\/span>Before You Consider a Bond, Ask Yourself:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who is the issuer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the issuer\/security&#8217;s credit rating?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the bond secured?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the coupon?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the YTM?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the tenure?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When is the maturity date?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the face value?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do the relevant offer documents and risk factors say?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Just_Look_at_the_Rate\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Just Look at the Rate.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_the_Bond_as_a_Whole\"><\/span>Understand the Bond as a Whole.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do your homework. Read the fine print. Compare bonds across relevant parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bonds Partners<br>Explore. Compare. Understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investments in bonds\/NCDs are subject to applicable risks. Investors should carefully read the relevant offer documents, rating rationale and risk factors before investing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you see a bond offering 12%, 13% or 14%, the first thing you may notice is the potential return. But a bond is not just about the return. 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