Treasury bill

Securities issued by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Macedonia with a one-year maturity. These securities are subscribed at auctions announced by the Ministry of finance of the Republic of Macedonia, and can be bought by national and international natural and legal persons.   

In the primary auction they are issued at a discount, and later there is a possibility to be traded in the secondary market. Authorized domestic banks has the right to trade treasury bills.

Bond

A long-term debt instrument obliging the issuer to pay to the holder the principal and interest under the previously issued Prospect by dynamics stated therein (usually semiannual and annual coupons).

Bonds might be issued by the state, local authority (community bonds), commercial banks and companies (corporate bonds).

By investing in bonds, the client is exposed to a credit risk that the bond issuer will default on payments of interest and principal, interest rate risk, geopolitical risks, currency risk and reinvestment risk.

Government bonds are issued by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Macedonia. They are subscribed at auctions announced by the Ministry of Finance, and can be bought by national and international natural and legal persons. Government bonds may be traded in the secondary market. Authorized domestic banks has the right to trade government bonds.

Shares

Shares are securities with which the holder proves their share in the equity of a joint stock company. This is evidence of ownership of a part of a company registered as joint stock company. The share provides both rights and certain obligations to the company.