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A Study of Bonds as a Method of Investment: Risk, Return, and Investor Preferences

Author(s) Ms. PALAK D. UPADHYAY
Country India
Abstract This study examines bonds as an investing strategy, focusing on how they contribute to fixed income generation, risk management in diverse portfolios, and financial security. As fixed-income securities, bonds have long been thought to be safer than stocks, especially during erratic economic times. The study makes use of secondary data from reliable sources including the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in addition to primary data gathered from a survey of 150 Indian investors.
To assess investor preferences, demographic variations, and the relative returns of bonds and shares, statistical methods such as percentage analysis, mean and standard deviation, and chi-square testing were used. The findings show that 55% of respondents strongly favored government bonds because of sovereign guarantees, while 62% of respondents preferred bonds primarily for safety and stability. Only 28%, on the other hand, chose corporate bonds, which are thought to be riskier even though they have marginally higher yields.
Government bonds consistently produced returns between 6 and 7%, corporate bonds between 7 and 9%, while the equity index (NIFTY 50) showed much more volatility with returns ranging from -4% to 24%, according to the five-year return analysis (2019–2023). According to the study's findings, bonds are especially appealing to conservative and retired investors even if they might not yield the highest profits. They also serve as a vital basis for steady investment portfolios. This study advances knowledge of investor behavior in the Indian bond market and offers guidance to individual investors, financial advisors, and policymakers regarding the value of bonds in wealth management plans.
Keywords Keywords: fixed income, bonds, investments, risk, return, and investor preferences
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-29
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.84712
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