RISK OF BOND TRADING. (a) Default risk This is a risk that bond issuer will be unable to pay bondholder the payment, contractual interest or principal as scheduled. You should pay attention to credit ratings of bond issuers. Lower rated bond issuers may be more likely to default and bondholder may lose the whole or most of their investment.
(b) Interest rate risk It is the major risk associated with bond investments. The price of a fixed rate bond will fall when the interest rate rises. The bond price would fall below the purchase price should interest rate rise after the date of purchase.
(c) Exchange rate risk Bond that is dominated in foreign currency is exposed to exchange rate risk. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rate may adversely affect the underlying value and price of the investments.
(d) Liquidity risk In the event of emergency to sell bond before its maturity, there is no assurance that the bond will be actively trading in the secondary market. If the bond issuer defaults or ceases to fulfill their role, you as the investor may not be able buy or sell the product.
(e) Equity risk For bonds that are convertible, equity risk may exist and the underlying value and return of investments may be adversely affected.
RISK OF BOND TRADING. (a) Default risk This is a risk that bond issuer will be unable to pay bondholder the payment, contractual interest or principal as scheduled. You should pay attention to credit ratings of bond issuers. Lower rated bond issuers may be more likely to default and bondholder may lose the whole or most of their investment.
(b) Interest rate risk It is the major risk associated with bond investments. The price of a fixed rate bond will fall when the interest rate rises. The bond price would fall below the purchase price should interest rate rise after the date of purchase.
(c) Exchange rate risk Bond that is dominated in foreign currency is exposed to exchange rate risk. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rate may adversely affect the underlying value and price of the investments.
(d) Liquidity risk In the event of emergency to sell bond before its maturity, there is no assurance that the bond will be actively trading in the secondary market. If the bond issuer defaults or ceases to fulfill their role, you as the investor may not be able buy or sell the product.
(e) Equity risk for bonds that are convertible, equity risk may exist and the underlying value and return of investments may be adversely affected.
1. PLICATION OF THE ADDITIONAL TERMS
1.1 The provisions in these Additional Terms for Cash Account apply to Cash Accounts only.
1.2 The Client shall open and maintain a Cash Account with The Broker subject to the General Terms and Conditions and these Additional Terms for Cash Account and the Additional Terms for Electronic Trading Service (if applicable) and the Additional Terms for New Listing of Securities (if applicable).