India Bond

India bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets... India bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of India. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the Indian Rupee. Depending on their mandate, these funds may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. India’s government debt stands at approximately US$2.4 trillion as of 2023. Outstanding corporate bonds are much less, coming in at around US$600 billion as of 2021. Investors can purchase these funds for income, capital growth, and to gain exposure to the Indian economy, which is forecast to be a dominant player on the global stage in the decades to come. Indian bonds are not for very conservative investors, however. As an emerging market, India is seen as riskier than developed market economies. Last Updated: 12/27/2024 View more View less

India bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of India. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or... India bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of India. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the Indian Rupee. Depending on their mandate, these funds may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. India’s government debt stands at approximately US$2.4 trillion as of 2023. Outstanding corporate bonds are much less, coming in at around US$600 billion as of 2021. Investors can purchase these funds for income, capital growth, and to gain exposure to the Indian economy, which is forecast to be a dominant player on the global stage in the decades to come. Indian bonds are not for very conservative investors, however. As an emerging market, India is seen as riskier than developed market economies. Last Updated: 12/27/2024 View more View less