How to Use BondScanner Tools: Yields, Filters & Market Data Guide

Introduction

BondScanner simplifies bond exploration by offering a transparent, structured, and unified view of key bond characteristics.

Whether you are new to fixed-income or an experienced market participant, BondScanner’s tools help you interpret publicly available bond information more efficiently.

This guide explains how to use BondScanner’s tools—including yield views, filters, and real-time market data—in a clear and educational format.

Overview of BondScanner’s Digital Tools

BondScanner provides:

• searchable bond databases

• dynamic filters for rating, tenor, issuer type, and coupon structure

• yield and pricing indicators (based on available exchange data)

• maturity timelines

• call/put schedule details

• security type (secured, unsecured, subordinated)

• credit rating visibility

• access to offer documents and filings

These tools help users explore bonds in a structured way.

Why Tools Matter for Bond Exploration

The fixed-income market offers a wide variety of instruments.

Tools help users:

• filter large datasets quickly

• compare maturity profiles

• understand bond structures

• analyse issuer categories

• assess pricing vs yield relationships

• navigate disclosures and documents

A systematic interface reduces complexity and supports informed evaluation.

Understanding Yields on BondScanner

BondScanner displays yield-related information when available from:

• exchange feeds

• market data sources

• issuer filings

Yield Tools Help Users Interpret:

1. YTM (Yield to Maturity)

Shows the implied return assuming the bond is held to maturity.

2. YTC (Yield to Call)

Applicable if the bond has a call option.

3. Yield Range

Some market-linked bonds display yield ranges depending on structure.

4. Price–Yield Relationship

Shows how market price relates to indicative yield data.

Yield information is displayed for analytical understanding and is not predictive.

How to Use the Bond Filters

BondScanner’s filters allow users to narrow down thousands of instruments.

Common Filter Categories:

1. Rating

AAA, AA, A, BBB, etc.

2. Issuer Type

• Corporate

• PSU

• Government securities

• SDLs

• Municipal bonds

3. Tenor

From short-term (0–2 years) to long-term (10+ years).

4. Coupon Type

• fixed

• floating

• step-up

• zero-coupon

5. Security Type

• secured

• unsecured

• subordinated

6. Listing Status

Listed or unlisted.

Filters help users identify bonds that match specific characteristics they want to study.

Exploring Real-Time Market Data

BondScanner integrates market data streams when available:

• indicative prices

• yield snapshots

• traded volumes (if applicable)

• bid/ask ranges

• market depth (on select instruments)

Market data helps users understand trading activity, liquidity patterns, and pricing behaviour.

Data is displayed without recommendations and reflects exchange/market feeds.

Bond Detail Pages: What Each Section Means

When a user selects a bond, BondScanner shows:

1. Issuer Overview

Basic details about the company or government body.

2. Coupon Information

Includes:

• rate

• frequency

• payment dates

3. Maturity Schedule

Shows how long until redemption.

4. Security Type

Secured, unsecured, subordinated, or senior.

5. Call/Put Terms

Redemption options available to the issuer or investor.

6. Rating Summary

Latest rating from credit-rating agencies.

7. Offer Documents

Term sheets, disclosures, and filings.

These sections help users interpret the bond’s structure and risk profile.

Understanding Security Type & Ranking

Different bonds carry different ranking levels in case of liquidation:

1. Senior Secured Bonds

Backed by collateral.

2. Senior Unsecured Bonds

Backed by issuer’s general credit strength.

3. Subordinated / Tier-2 Instruments

Rank lower in repayment hierarchy.

4. Perpetual / AT1 Instruments

Have unique regulatory characteristics.

BondScanner displays these classifications clearly for user awareness.

Using Maturity & Tenor Tools

BondScanner’s tenor tools help users:

• sort bonds by maturity

• visualise duration buckets

• identify how long the investment timeline is

• evaluate short, medium, and long-term instruments

Maturity timelines support portfolio planning and duration analysis

Call, Put & Step-Up Information

Many bonds include optionality features.

Call Option

Issuer may redeem early.

Put Option

Investor may exit early (if offered).

Step-Up Coupon

Coupon increases at predefined intervals.

BondScanner displays:

• scheduled call/put dates

• coupon step-up timeline

• indicative yields under each scenario

This helps users understand structural behaviour.

Tracking Issuer Disclosures & Documents

Access to documents is essential in the bond market.

BondScanner provides:

• offer documents

• prospectuses

• rating reports

• financial disclosures (as available)

• regulatory filings

Users can study terms, covenants, risk factors, and issuer information in detail.

Comparing Bonds Side-by-Side

The comparison tool allows users to evaluate two or more bonds across:

• coupon

• maturity

• rating

• price/yield

• issuer type

• security category

• market data

Side-by-side comparison is helpful for analysing:

• PSU vs corporate bonds

• secured vs unsecured instruments

• different tenors

• similar issuers with different structures

The tool is purely informational and does not indicate preferences.

Navigating Structured Instruments

BondScanner includes structured instruments such as:

• Perpetual bonds

• Tier-2 bonds

• Asset-backed securities (ABS)

• Mortgage-backed securities (MBS)

• PTCs

• Market-linked debentures

The platform presents:

• cash-flow structure

• risk considerations

• coupon design

• security pool (for securitised products)

Structured products vary in nature, and BondScanner provides transparent access to related information.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When using digital bond tools, investors sometimes make mistakes such as:

1. Focusing only on yields

Yield must be studied along with credit, maturity, and structure.

2. Ignoring credit-rating updates

Ratings evolve based on issuer performance.

3. Overlooking call/put features

Optionality can change expected timelines.

4. Misinterpreting market data

Real-time data is informational, not predictive.

5. Not reviewing offer documents

Terms and risks are detailed in disclosures.

Tools support exploration, but documents provide depth.

Conclusion

BondScanner’s tools—yields, filters, and real-time data—help users explore and understand fixed-income instruments with greater clarity.

By combining structured bond information, transparent disclosures, and intuitive navigation, BondScanner supports informed evaluation of bond characteristics without providing recommendations.

Disclaimer

This blog is intended solely for educational and informational purposes. The bonds and securities mentioned herein are illustrative examples and should not be construed as investment advice or personal recommendations. BondScanner, as a SEBI-registered Online Bond Platform Provider (OBPP), does not provide personalized investment advice through this content.

Readers are advised to independently evaluate investment options and seek professional guidance before making financial decisions. Investments in bonds and other securities are subject to market risks, including the possible loss of principal. Please read all offer documents and risk disclosures carefully before investing.