Russians bought record amounts of bonds in 2025

In 2025, federal loan bonds (OFZ) and corporate securities became record-breaking popular among individuals. This was announced on February 6 by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR).

Bond purchases in the primary and secondary markets have reached historic highs. According to the regulator, retail investors purchased OFZS for 490 billion rubles over the year, which is more than twice the figure for 2024.

Demand in the corporate bond market also turned out to be record-breaking: individuals bought securities worth 1.26 trillion rubles, more than doubling the results of the previous year.

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation reported that the growing interest in bonds is explained by lower yields amid easing monetary policy and investors' desire for more reliable instruments.

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