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When the government borrows to cover its shortfalls, your money—via pensions, insurance, or unit trusts—might be helping foot the bill. In return, you earn interest. Unit trusts pool everyday investors’ funds into low-risk options like Treasury Bills or bank deposits. And when the state pays more to borrow, your returns can go up. Even in tough times, your money can grow smartly.

No default events (on bonds or loans) have been recorded since 1983. Government paid about P2 billion for a maturing bond in March.

The total market capitalisation has risen significantly by 34.4% in 2024, to P36.7 billion from P27.3 billion.

Understanding the bond market is essential for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking steady returns or portfolio diversification

The BoB has reportedly been ensuring that there are no issues with the system or bookings before the instruments go live.

With the government conducting auctions at the end of each month, the bond market has experienced significant growth.

Under-allocation of longer-dated instruments has been notable, as investors say the Bank of Botswana is reluctant to offer higher rates

The increased quantum for bonds is a notable shift from previous auctions, where T-bills dominated

Bonds play a pivotal role in a well-rounded investment strategy, offering stability and reliable income Bonds can play a pivotal role in...

BoB Governor Cornelius Dekop Bond switches expected at the Bond Auction Committee Will be driven by government finances and redemption...

Minister of Finance Peggy Serame and BoB Governor Cornelius Dekop August auction results show under-allocation at the longer end...

Bond Auction results indicate under allocation for longer dates bonds Considering a weak diamond market, the government is expected run a...

Increase inconsistent with increase in liquidity BoB says small banks are lending to bigger banks Is the significant increase in...

Average daily market liquidity increased to P12 billion Deposit rates to remain low over 12 – months Asset managers are price takers...

Gov’t fully allots P4 billion In the latest bond auction result report dated May 24, 2024, the stop-out yields for treasury bills held...

Says yields will rise with increased government borrowing Expects banks to trade in some of their holdings of BoBCs in exchange for...

Treasury Yields Soften Spreads with BoBCs Tighten BoBCs remain popular Bond issuance programme likely to push up rates – Economist...

Expects infrastructure fund will be in the market for a while Due to their focus on infrastructure, which is inherently long-term,...

T-Bill yields experienced a substantial decline  Bifm notes pressure on money market yield StanChart calls for market innovation The...

Contributes6% to the total equity turnover BOD emerged as the top gainer for the month The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) market report...