Variations of Canada bonds The instruments described to this point are “straight” marketable bonds that carry both a semi-annual interest rate and a fixed maturity date. These bonds account for the vast majority of the outstanding stock.
Are provincial bonds good quality?
Provincial Bonds issued by Canada's Provincial Governments offer high quality and better rates than similar Government of Canada bonds. While the level of quality varies by issuing province, TD sells only the highest grade provincial bonds available.
What is the Canadian bond market?
The Canadian bond market is represented by government, municipal and corporate bonds. There are also “maple bonds” - Canadian-dollar denominated bonds issued by foreign corporations or borrowers in the Canadian fixed income market.
