Sukuk & Bonds
A bond is a debt security through which you lend money to a borrower, which could be a corporation, municipality or government, for a specified amount of time at an agreed-upon interest rate. It can be thought of as an “I-owe-you.” Once the bond reaches maturity, the issuer must repay the principal.
Similarly, a Sukuk is an Islamic or Sharia-compliant bond.
We offer a variety of conventional bonds including Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) and Medium-term Notes (MTNs).
Benefits of Sukuk and Bonds for Investors
Bonds are a popular option for many personal and institutional investment portfolios, offering a number of advantages that include:
Relatively Low Risk
Lower risk than stocks, as fixed assets are less sensitive to macroeconomic shifts. You are also guaranteed repayment of the principal, and in cases of bankruptcy, debt holders are paid ahead of shareholders.
Income Generation
They provide a predictable fixed income stream at regular intervals through coupon payments.
Diversification
Bonds typically have an inverse relationship with stocks, which can help create a balanced portfolio and offset exposure to volatile stock holdings and cyclical asset classes.
Capital Preservation
If held to maturity, you get back the entire principal, which helps preserve capital while investing.
Higher Returns
The yield can be particularly attractive during periods of declining or low interest rates.
Trade Sukuk and Bonds 3 Easy Steps
We make trading Sukuk and Bonds easy for you. No matter your nationality or which country you are based in, you can apply to trade both DFM and Nasdaq Dubai listed securities as an individual or institution in a few simple steps.Open a Trading Account
- iVestor app
You can download the iVestor app to instantly open a trading account with our partnered brokers and trade instantly. - DFM Licensed brokers
Select and appoint a licensed broker to carry out your buying and selling transactions. You may first want to contact the brokers, as each one offers different products and services.
Start Trading
Once you appoint a broker, you can start trading through the options they provide, such as through iVestor app or their mobile app or online platform.
Get iVestor AppTrack Your Portfolio
View and track your portfolio and trading activity on the DFM app or iVestor app via the broker’s platform
Real-time Data
You can keep track of latest trades and price changes on DFM and Nasdaq Dubai listed securities via DFM App or iVestor app via the broker’s platform
iVestor Card
You can apply for an iVestor card and access controls and online statements via DFM app or iVestor app
Your Portfolio
Track your stock portfolio and transactions instantly online with 24/7 access. View various types of statements with up to date information via DFM app or iVestor app.