Russian bond index MCXRGBI falls 0.5% to 113.40 basis points on Monday

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MCXRGBI index drops 0.5% on Monday, reaching 113.40 basis points.

Trading activity for the most liquid Federal Loan Bonds (OFZ):

- OFZ series No. 26247: -0.1%

- OFZ series No. 26248: -0.5%

- OFZ series No. 26233: -0.3%

- OFZ series No. 26243: -0.1%

MCXRGBI, the Russian Government Bond Index, serves as a key indicator of the Russian debt market, reflecting the dynamics of the entire spectrum of government securities.

The most liquid OFZ bonds are typically long-term issues with fixed coupons (OFZ-PD), such as OFZ 26248 and OFZ 26245, which have a high share of trading volume. Additionally, there are issues with an indexed nominal value (OFZ-IN) and variable coupons (OFZ-PK), each with different characteristics and purposes.

Key characteristics of liquid OFZ bonds:

1. OFZ-PD (fixed coupon) - most in demand due to predictable coupon payments, for example, issues maturing in 2034-2041.

2. OFZ-IN (indexed nominal value) - protect against inflation, but their yield is realized at redemption or sale.

3. OFZ-PK (floating coupon) - highly liquid, for example, OFZ 29014, 29024, 29016.

This overview was presented by Alexey Grishchenko, Ph.D., professor at the Department of Operational and Sectoral Management of the Faculty of "Higher School of Management" at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.