Investing in bonds can be a bewildering business. Bonds come in a baffling variety of forms and finding one that's suitable for you can be tricky.

Here's our quick guide to some of the key types of investment bonds including the ones that are regularly subject to misselling. See if your bonds are on the list...

Bonus Bonds earn a fixed rate of interest until they mature. A bonus is added on maturity when the bonds can be reinvested for another term.

Capital Bonds earn interest at a fixed rate that rises every year.

Convertible Bonds or Stock Bonds can be converted into stock in a company.

Corporate Bonds, also referred to a loan stock, are issued by private companies wanting to raise capital. They can be unsecured or secured against a company's assets.

Equity Bonds are linked to the performance of the stock market. These bonds carry high risk as the stock market can fall. They also offer the potential for the biggest returns.

Fixed Rate Bonds have a fixed rate of interest which is added annually until maturity.

Government Bonds are issued by the UK government and are effectively risk-free.

Grade Bonds are low-risk bonds issued by companies with top commercial credit ratings.

Guaranteed Equity Bonds ensure your initial capital investment is protected. Only the level of interest you earn is affected by stock market performance.

Guaranteed Income Bonds are offered by insurance companies and guarantee a fixed level of growth which is not linked to the stock market.

High Interest Bonds, also known as 'precipice bonds', carry a higher risk and the potential for losses as well the possibility of higher returns than other bonds.

Income Bonds offer variable rates of interest but protect initial investments.

Offshore Bonds are issued by companies based in overseas countries that charge little or no tax when the bond is cashed.

One Year Bonds last for 12 months and pay interest monthly or on maturity at the end of the financial year. Partial withdrawals are prohibited.

Pension Investment Bonds are available to members of some occupational pension schemes.

Premium Bonds are effectively a risk-free lottery run by the government. They pay no interest but offer prizes of up to £1 million.

With Profits Bonds have a specified term before maturity and a penalty is payable if an investment is withdrawn prior to this.

Short Term Bonds are generally higher in price and with a lower rate of interest than bonds with longer terms.

Sterling Bonds are invested across both government bonds and corporate bonds.

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