Now you have access to buy USD denominated Bonds from FGN and other Corporate entities like Fidelity, UBA, Ecobank etc directly from Wealth.ng.
What is a Eurobond?
A Eurobond is a fixed-income debt instrument (security) denominated in a different currency than the local one of the country where the bond is issued. Hence, it is a unique type of bond.
Eurobonds are not necessarily denominated in Euros as the name implies. For example, bonds denominated in US Dollars are better known as Eurodollar bonds, while those denominated in Japanese Yen are called Euroyen bonds.
Benefit to Investors
• Affordable: The main benefit to local investors in purchasing a Eurobond is that it is relatively cheap to obtain.
• Liquidity: Importantly, Eurobonds are highly liquid and can be converted into cash within one fiscal year. Since the bonds are fixed-income securities; Eurobonds usually offer a fixed interest rate to investors such as yourselves and we have made this readily available to you on Wealth.ng.
• Foreign Exposure: There is also exposure to foreign investments staying in the home country.
• Diversification: It also gives a sense of diversification spreading out the risks.
So If you’re looking for new ways to invest in the ever-changing economic environment, the FGN and Corporate Eurobonds (USD) are your ideal choice to increase your chances of positive returns and earning a profit on your investment.
How to invest in Eurobonds on Wealth.ng
The process of investing in Eurobonds in Nigeria does not differ from that of ordinary bonds. Simply select your preferred Eurobond product, and make payment directly on Wealth.ng. Please note that you can get started with a minimum of $500 and a 1% penalty fee applies for early liquidation.
Before you Buy
Like every other investment, buying Eurobonds should be a well thought out process and not just another plight to add to your investments or be tagged a Eurobond investor. It is advisable to review and understand the risk profile of any Eurobond that you are interested in buying.
Get started with Investing in Eurobonds on Wealth.ng— www.wealth.ng
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