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Infrastructure bond tap sale shows investor optimism and risk behaviour

Joshua Otieno by Joshua Otieno
December 6, 2023
in Investments
Reading Time: 2 mins read

On December 6, 2023, the Central Bank of Kenya disclosed the outcomes of the reissued infrastructure bond, IFB/2023/6.5.

The bond, with a high yield of 17.9%, garnered bids totaling KES 47.2 billion, surpassing the government’s offering of KES 25.0 billion, continuing the trend of recent oversubscription. Despite prevailing macroeconomic challenges, investor preference for government securities appears to be on the rise.

While investing in government bonds is often perceived as relatively secure, it comes with inherent risks, including interest rate fluctuations. Rising interest rates can lead to a decline in the market value of existing bonds, posing potential capital losses for investors.

Additionally, inflation risk and economic downturns can impact fixed-interest payments, introducing credit risk. The consistent oversubscription of bonds may indicate that investors either anticipate a stable economic environment or are not fully evaluating associated risks.

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Inflation rates for the month decreased by 0.1% to 6.8%, and the Kenyan currency exhibited controlled depreciation in recent days. However, shortly after the auction results, the Monetary Policy Committee announced a 200bps increase in the CBK rate to 12.5% from 10.5%, heightening interest rate risk.

While premium pricing offers attractive yields, it exposes investors to market volatility and interest rate fluctuations, with the potential for a decline in bond market value if economic conditions worsen.

The successful tap sale indicates a positive outlook for the Kenyan economy, reflecting investor confidence. However, a nuanced understanding of risk factors is crucial for a sustainable investment landscape. Monitoring the country’s GDP growth, the foreign exchange market, and the government’s fiscal policies, which have been unpredictable, will be essential.

Recent weeks have witnessed an intriguing interplay between risk perception and investor behavior regarding government bonds and bills. Kenyan investors’ optimism, seemingly downplaying associated risks, awaits validation with timely and reasonable returns.

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