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Secured debentures: How secure are secured debentures?
| 25/08/2011 09:23 PM |
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A ‘secured’ debenture does not necessarily imply that your investment is secure
Many small investors have burnt their fingers in the stock market and would like to keep a safe distance from equity. Experts advise them to opt for investment in corporate debt instruments. There is a belief that debt instruments are safer than investment in equity and that these offer assured and regular returns. In theory, there cannot be any argument with the fact that an investment in a debt instrument would be safer compared with investment in equity. Besides, investors can also look forward to regular receipt ...
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