Question: what are the different types of bonds and what are key characteristics of each?
Answer: Fixed Rate Bonds. In Fixed Rate Bonds, the interest remains fixed through out the tenure of the bond. ... 
Floating Rate Bonds. ... 
Zero Interest Rate Bonds. ... 
Inflation Linked Bonds. ... 
Perpetual Bonds. ... 
Subordinated Bonds. ... 
Bearer Bonds. ... 
War Bonds.