{"id":12537,"date":"2026-03-02T10:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/?p=12537"},"modified":"2026-04-03T04:05:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T04:05:44","slug":"what-is-xirr-in-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"What is XIRR in Bonds?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIRR is a pretty common term we hear with mutual fund SIPs. It is a return metric that\u2019s used to calculate annualised returns on an investment where there are multiple cash flows at different times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is XIRR only relevant for SIPs? Not really. XIRR is also used as a key return calculation metric for bond investments. In this article, we assess how XIRR is important for bonds.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#What_is_the_Meaning_of_XIRR\" >What is the Meaning of XIRR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#How_is_XIRR_Calculated\" >How is XIRR Calculated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#Why_is_XIRR_Important_for_Bond_Investments\" >Why is XIRR Important for Bond Investments?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#XIRR_Shows_You_the_Actual_Realised_Return\" >XIRR Shows You the Actual Realised Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#It_Suits_Real-World_Bond_Investment_Scenarios\" >It Suits Real-World Bond Investment Scenarios<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#When_to_Use_XIRR_Calculations_for_Bonds\" >When to Use XIRR Calculations for Bonds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#XIRR_in_Bonds_An_Example\" >XIRR in Bonds: An Example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#Understanding_the_Limitations_of_XIRR_for_Bonds\" >Understanding the Limitations of XIRR for Bonds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#Using_XIRR_for_Bonds_for_Clearer_Returns_Assessment\" >Using XIRR for Bonds for Clearer Returns Assessment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#FAQs_on_XIRR_in_Bonds\" >FAQs on XIRR in Bonds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#1_Is_XIRR_a_better_indicator_for_evaluating_bond_returns_than_CAGR\" >1. Is XIRR a better indicator for evaluating bond returns than CAGR?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#2_What_are_the_advantages_of_using_XIRR_for_bonds\" >2. What are the advantages of using XIRR for bonds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenpi.com\/blog\/essentials\/what-is-xirr-in-bonds\/#3_What_is_an_XIRR_calculator\" >3. What is an XIRR calculator?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Meaning_of_XIRR\"><\/span><b>What is the Meaning of XIRR?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full form of XIRR is Extended Internal Rate of Return. It is a calculating method used to estimate returns when you invest or withdraw your money at different points in time, rather than all at once.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most retail investors make investments\/withdrawals gradually. XIRR considers these timelines to calculate the annualised return on investments based on when the money was deployed. XIRR is considered a good metric for the following types of investments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SIPs in mutual funds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SWPs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple lump-sum investments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonds with irregular cash flows<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In bonds, this approach is relevant because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some bonds may repay interest and principal in parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may receive interest payments periodically\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may buy or sell bonds at different times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_XIRR_Calculated\"><\/span><b>How is XIRR Calculated?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the meaning of XIRR, let\u2019s focus on how it\u2019s calculated. For XIRR calculations, two things are important:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cash flows<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your cash flows for bond investments can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your initial investment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest payments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principal repayments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Date of each cash flow<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, the timing of each payment is taken into consideration. Timing matters because money received earlier can be reinvested.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculating XIRR for your bond investments manually can take time and lead to errors. That\u2019s why most investors rely on Excel or an online XIRR calculator tool to do the math. Excel uses the following formula for XIRR calculations:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">=XIRR(values, dates,)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, \u2018values\u2019 is all the investments and withdrawals you make, and \u2018dates\u2019 is when each transaction happened.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_XIRR_Important_for_Bond_Investments\"><\/span><b>Why is XIRR Important for Bond Investments?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why using XIRR for bond investments may be a good idea:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XIRR_Shows_You_the_Actual_Realised_Return\"><\/span><b>XIRR Shows You the Actual Realised Return<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a fixed deposit, things are simple. Your principal stays the same throughout the tenure, and both the principal and interest are usually paid together at maturity. This means your return is calculated on a consistent amount for the entire period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But bonds work differently. In many bonds, interest is paid periodically, and the principal may also be repaid in parts over time. Because of this, the amount on which you earn interest keeps changing during the investment period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So even if a bond shows a fixed coupon rate, your actual return may differ. This is because:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each time a part of the principal is repaid, future interest is calculated on a lower remaining amount<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timing of these payments affects how long your money stays invested<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your overall return also depends on whether you reinvest these payouts, and at what rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIRR takes all these different cash flows, along with their exact timing, and converts them into a single annual return. This gives you a much clearer picture of what you actually earned, instead of relying only on the bond\u2019s quoted coupon rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Suits_Real-World_Bond_Investment_Scenarios\"><\/span><b>It Suits Real-World Bond Investment Scenarios<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When investing in bonds, a cash flow-based approach is more realistic because you might:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest with lump sums in bonds at different times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sell bonds before the maturity date<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive periodic interest or partial principal repayments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All these things create irregular cash flows. So, with a simple return measure, you may not be able to capture this complexity. XIRR may be ideal for these situations since it consolidates all inflows and outflows into one number, making it easier to understand your overall performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_XIRR_Calculations_for_Bonds\"><\/span><b>When to Use XIRR Calculations for Bonds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few instances when you can use XIRR for bonds to calculate actual returns across multiple cash flows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your bond pays interest periodically<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the principal amount is repaid in parts (instead of full repayment at maturity)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you buy\/sell bonds at different times or prices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you exit before maturity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XIRR_in_Bonds_An_Example\"><\/span><b>XIRR in Bonds: An Example<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s understand how XIRR in bonds works with the help of an example. Let\u2019s say, you invest Rs. 1 lakh in a corporate bond ABC at 10% coupon rate, where repayments happen periodically instead of at maturity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, your XIRR for the bond may be calculated in this way:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Date<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Principal Repayment (\u20b9)<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Interest (\u20b9)<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Total Cash Flow (\u20b9)<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Principal Remaining (\u20b9)<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03-Jul-23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-1,00,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,00,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05-Oct-23<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,575<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27,575<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05-Jan-24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,885<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26,885<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05-Apr-24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,243<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26,243<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05-Jul-24<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">622<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,622<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Excel, your XIRR for the investment will come to 10.36%<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, this XIRR assumes that the repayments (interest+principal) you get from the investment are reinvested for the remaining tenure of the bond into another asset where the return rate matches the coupon rate, i.e., 10%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Limitations_of_XIRR_for_Bonds\"><\/span><b>Understanding the Limitations of XIRR for Bonds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While XIRR may be a powerful tool to measure real annualised returns, it is not a 100% perfect tool. Here are a few limitations of XIRR you should be aware of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It assumes the amount received (either as repayment, interest, or withdrawal) is reinvested at the same rate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calculations depend on data entry accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIRR doesn\u2019t show the liquidity risk or credit risk associated with the bond investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_XIRR_for_Bonds_for_Clearer_Returns_Assessment\"><\/span><b>Using XIRR for Bonds for Clearer Returns Assessment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So now you know the importance of XIRR in bond return calculations. Since bonds involve multiple repayments of interest and principal, using XIRR is a good option to get a clearer picture of your actual annual return.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to invest in bonds, you can do so through the GoldenPi platform. Here, you will find a wide collection of corporate bonds, ranging from high-yield to AAA-rated bonds. So, you can easily build your fixed-income portfolio with good XIRR using these investments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_XIRR_in_Bonds\"><\/span><b>FAQs on XIRR in Bonds<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_XIRR_a_better_indicator_for_evaluating_bond_returns_than_CAGR\"><\/span><b>1. Is XIRR a better indicator for evaluating bond returns than CAGR?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most bond investments, yes. CAGR assumes a single investment and one exit to show you the average annual growth rate. But XIRR is better because it accounts for multiple cash flows like periodic interest and principal repayments, which is actually how bonds work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_are_the_advantages_of_using_XIRR_for_bonds\"><\/span><b>2. What are the advantages of using XIRR for bonds?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some advantages of using XIRR for bonds include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accounts for both the timing and the amount of cash flows, giving a more accurate return estimation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estimate the exact yield from your investment, since most bonds pay regular interest\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XIRR can be used to estimate returns even for bonds purchased on the secondary market or those sold before maturity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_an_XIRR_calculator\"><\/span><b>3. What is an XIRR calculator?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An XIRR calculator is an online tool that helps you calculate XIRR for bonds online. These tools use contribution\/withdrawal dates and amounts to calculate XIRR. Typically, this tool is available for free and can be used multiple times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Disclaimer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This information is for general information purposes only. GoldenPi makes no guarantee on the accuracy of the data provided here; the information displayed is subject to change and is provided on an as-is basis. Nothing contained herein is intended to or shall be deemed to be investment advice, implied or otherwise. Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the offer-related documents carefully before investing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed Deposit schemes are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. GoldenPi Securities Private Limited is a registered debt broker and acts as a distributor and not as a manufacturer of the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is XIRR a better indicator for evaluating bond returns than CAGR?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, XIRR is generally a better indicator for evaluating bond returns as it considers multiple cash flows such as periodic interest payments and principal repayments, unlike CAGR which assumes a single investment and exit.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the advantages of using XIRR for bonds?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"XIRR accounts for both the timing and amount of cash flows, providing a more accurate return estimate. 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