{"id":31300,"date":"2026-10-23T09:26:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=31300"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:26:48","slug":"what-is-reinvestment-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Reinvestment Risk? Meaning, Examples &amp; Mitigation Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earning interest on an investment is only one part of the picture &#8211; what happens when you get your hands on that interest or your investment comes to term? The rate on your next investment might be a lot lower than it was before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This situation is commonly known as <strong>reinvestment risk<\/strong>. And it&#8217;s one that can trip up investors who rely on fixed deposits, bonds, and other investments that pay out a predictable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding reinvestment risk can help you make better decisions about where to put your money, when to plough it back in and how to plan for the inevitable changes in interest rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#What_is_Reinvestment_Risk\" title=\"What is Reinvestment Risk\u00a0\">What is Reinvestment Risk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#How_Reinvestment_Risk_Works\" title=\"How Reinvestment Risk Works\">How Reinvestment Risk Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#Examples_of_Reinvestment_Risk\" title=\"Examples of Reinvestment Risk\">Examples of Reinvestment Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#What_Kind_of_Investments_Have_Got_Reinvestment_Risk\" title=\"What Kind of Investments Have Got Reinvestment Risk\u00a0\">What Kind of Investments Have Got Reinvestment Risk\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#Reinvestment_Risk_vs_Interest-Rate_Risk\" title=\"Reinvestment Risk vs Interest-Rate Risk\">Reinvestment Risk vs Interest-Rate Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#How_to_Reduce_Reinvestment_Risk\" title=\"How to Reduce Reinvestment Risk\">How to Reduce Reinvestment Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-reinvestment-risk\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-reinvestment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Reinvestment_Risk\"><\/span>What is Reinvestment Risk\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reinvestment risk is the worry that you&#8217;ll earn lower returns when you put your interest payments or the original amount back into new investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It often becomes a big deal when market interest rates take a dip. An investment that was a good option at the time might now be paying out less than comparable investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, imagine you put some cash into a fixed deposit earning 7.5% a year. When it finally matures, the banks are only offering 5.5% on similar deposits. If you put the cash back into a new deposit &#8211; your future interest payments are going to be lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reinvestment risk is a particular concern for investors who are getting regular interest payments or depend on their investments to generate a steady income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-reinvestment-risk-works\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Reinvestment_Risk_Works\"><\/span>How Reinvestment Risk Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reinvestment risk pops up when you have to put the cash generated by an investment straight back into another one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like a bond that makes interest payments every year. You get the cash and put it straight into another bond or fixed deposit. But if interest rates have dropped since you last invested &#8211; your new investment is likely to earn less than the old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get the same problem when a fixed deposit finally matures. You get the principal back and then have to decide where to put it next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three main factors that make this risk a bit more complicated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interest rates drop<\/strong>: When rates go down you have fewer options for getting a better return on your next investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How often you get paid<\/strong>: Investments that pay out interest regularly create more cash that you have to reinvest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How long you&#8217;re investing for<\/strong>: The longer you&#8217;re in for the ride the more opportunities there are for rates to change before you need the money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reinvestment risk doesn&#8217;t mean that your original investment has actually lost value &#8211; it just means that next time round you might not get the returns that you were expecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-examples-of-reinvestment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Reinvestment_Risk\"><\/span>Examples of Reinvestment Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-fixed-deposit-reinvestment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Fixed Deposit Reinvestment Risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you invest \u20b910 lakh in a three-year fixed deposit offering 7.5% annual interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your annual interest would be \u20b975,000, assuming a simple annual payout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the deposit matures, the available rate for a new deposit may have fallen to 5.5%. If you reinvest \u20b910 lakh at that rate, the annual interest would be \u20b955,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Particulars<\/th><th>Original FD<\/th><th>New FD<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Investment amount<\/td><td>\u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>\u20b910,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual interest rate<\/td><td>7.5%<\/td><td>5.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Annual interest<\/td><td>\u20b975,000<\/td><td>\u20b955,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your annual interest income would fall by \u20b920,000. This illustrates how reinvestment risk can affect future income, even when the original principal is returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-bond-reinvestment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. Bond Reinvestment Risk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose you go out and buy a corporate bond valued at \u20b95 lakh that pays 9% annual interest &#8211; and you get \u20b945,000 every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, if the market interest rates suddenly drop and new bonds offering 6.5% start floating around, you might find that just throwing the \u20b945,000 into a new investment isn&#8217;t going to be the cash cow you expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, in reality this is all going to depend on the investment you actually put the \u20b945,000 into &#8211; how much risk it carries and what it&#8217;s going to earn at the time you need to reinvest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-reinvestment-of-interest-the-bigger-picture\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. Reinvestment of Interest &#8211; The Bigger Picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also people out there who get interest paid out to them every month or quarter &#8211; and this is a whole lot of folks who have got reinvestment risk to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you take that mouthful of cash and put it into a savings product or a bond or a deposit every time it comes in, falling interest rates can just bring the returns on those new investments right back down to earth. And that can add up big time over time &#8211; affecting the total amount that ends up in your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/mutual-funds\/dividend-reinvestment-plan\/\">Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP): Meaning, Benefits &amp; How It Works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-kind-of-investments-have-got-reinvestment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Kind_of_Investments_Have_Got_Reinvestment_Risk\"><\/span>What Kind of Investments Have Got Reinvestment Risk\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The thing is reinvestment risk isn&#8217;t just a concern for a few specific investments. It&#8217;s a pretty broad problem across all the fixed income products out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fixed Deposits:<\/strong> When one of these things matures, you&#8217;re going to have to decide whether to renew it on renewal terms that probably won&#8217;t be as good as the ones you lost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Securities:<\/strong> Whenever those periodic interest payments come in, you&#8217;ve got to reinvest them &#8211; which is great unless market rates have dropped since you first bought the security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate Bonds and NCDs:<\/strong> Whenever you get an interest payment and need to reinvest &#8211; falling rates are your worst nightmare. And callable bonds actually give you a whole extra worry &#8211; they allow the issuer to pull the plug on you sooner rather than later and force you to put the cash back into a riskier situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Debt Mutual Funds:<\/strong> Fund managers have got to reinvest the maturing bonds in new ones they bought at a lower rate &#8211; which means the whole portfolio just isn&#8217;t going to be as profitable as it used to be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short-term Debt Investments:<\/strong> The quicker a fund comes and goes, the quicker you need to rebuy &#8211; and that gives you a lot less time to take advantage of the higher interest rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-reinvestment-risk-vs-interest-rate-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinvestment_Risk_vs_Interest-Rate_Risk\"><\/span>Reinvestment Risk vs Interest-Rate Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These risks are related, but they affect investors differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Reinvestment Risk<\/th><th>Interest-Rate Risk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Meaning<\/td><td>Risk of earning less on reinvested cash flows<\/td><td>Risk of changes in an investment&#8217;s market value due to interest-rate movements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Common trigger<\/td><td>Falling interest rates<\/td><td>Rising interest rates can reduce existing bond prices<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main impact<\/td><td>Lower future income or realised returns<\/td><td>Potential loss if an investment is sold at a lower price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Example<\/td><td>Renewing an FD at a lower rate<\/td><td>Selling an existing bond after its market price falls<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, falling rates can make it harder to reinvest interest at attractive returns. Rising rates, on the other hand, can reduce the market price of existing fixed-rate bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both risks matter when planning a fixed-income portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-reduce-reinvestment-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reduce_Reinvestment_Risk\"><\/span>How to Reduce Reinvestment Risk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-building-a-bond-or-fd-ladder\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Building a Bond or FD Ladder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investors can&#8217;t eliminate reinvestment risk entirely in most fixed-income portfolios, but they can minimize their exposure with a few practical strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-use-a-bond-or-fd-ladder\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">1. Use a Bond or FD Ladder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of putting all your money into one maturity, consider dividing it across different tenures. Say you have a chunk of cash to invest, you could spread it across a one-year, two-year, three-year, and four-year deposit. Once each investment matures, you can then reinvest part of the cash at the rates available at the time &#8211; a good way to avoid having to reinvest the lot at a single low-rate period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-think-about-cumulative-fixed-deposits\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2. Think About Cumulative Fixed Deposits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cumulative fixed deposits are a great option when it comes to reinvestment risk. Instead of doling out interest payments regularly, they reinvest them straight back into the deposit. This means the interest compounds and is then paid out when the deposit matures. It reduces the need to find new investments for each interest payment, but of course you&#8217;ll still need to reinvest when the deposit finally ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-match-investments-to-your-needs\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">3. Match Investments to Your Needs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing investment maturities, consider when you&#8217;ll actually need the cash. If you have a big expense looming in two years, consider investing in something that matures around that time &#8211; it&#8217;ll mean you can have the cash when you need it and avoid the hassle of pre-emptive withdrawals. Just be mindful of premature withdrawal rules and other risks that might apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-spread-your-risk-with-diversification\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">4. Spread Your Risk with Diversification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diversifying your investments across different products with different maturities and income structures can also help to reduce the impact of reinvestment risk. By spreading your money around, you&#8217;re not so reliant on a single reinvestment date or interest-rate environment. However, be aware that products like equities and equity mutual funds are not a direct substitute for fixed-income investments: they carry their own market risks and won&#8217;t necessarily guarantee returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-don-t-forget-to-review-the-bond-s-terms-and-yield\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">5. Don&#8217;t Forget to Review the Bond&#8217;s Terms and Yield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&#8217;re looking at a bond, review all the terms and conditions, including the coupon rate, maturity, call provisions and yield-to-maturity (YTM). YTM can be a useful measure, but remember it&#8217;s just an estimate and not a guaranteed return &#8211; actual returns can vary depending on how your investments perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/what-is-bnpl\/\">What is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)? How It Works &amp; Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reinvestment risk is real, and it can reduce your future income if you have to reinvest at lower rates. This is especially true for investors who rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/a-guide-to-fixed-deposits-exploring-types-and-interest-rates\/\">fixed deposits<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/bonds\">bonds<\/a>, and other fixed-income products. Understanding the impact of interest rates on reinvestment can help you make better decisions, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reduce the impact of reinvestment risk by using strategies like maturity laddering, cumulative deposits, diversification and goal-based planning. And before investing, always compare the product&#8217;s terms, liquidity, maturity and risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Investment returns and interest rates can change. Review the terms and risks of each product before investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/parabolic-moves-in-stocks\/\">Parabolic Move in Stocks: Meaning, Causes &amp; Risks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/federal-reserve-interest-rate\/\">Federal Reserve Interest Rate: Impact on India &amp; Markets<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/additional-surveillance-measure\/\">What Is ASM in Share Market?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-tracking-stock\/\">Tracking Stock: Meaning, Examples, Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/magic-formula-investing\/\">What is the Magic Formula Investing?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What does reinvestment actually mean?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Reinvestment just means putting money you&#8217;ve received from an investment &#8211; usually interest or maturity proceeds &#8211; straight back into another investment.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">When is reinvestment risk usually a problem?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Reinvestment risk tends to be a bigger problem when interest rates fall and you have to reinvest interest payments or maturing investments at lower rates.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Do zero-coupon bonds keep you safe from reinvestment risk?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Zero-coupon bonds don&#8217;t make the usual payments, so there just aren&#8217;t any coupons to keep earning and then having to reinvest. Still, when the bond eventually matures, you&#8217;re gonna need to find somewhere to put the principal back to work. And let&#8217;s be honest, the value can actually drop or rise before it&#8217;s all said and done.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can reinvestment risk just disappear?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Getting rid of it completely is a pretty tall order , especially when you&#8217;ve got investments that kick out cash flows that you have to keep ploughing into the market. That being said, things like laddering &#8211; lining up your maturities to match your goals &#8211; and thinking about options like matching maturities to goals and or considering cumulative options can seriously help with managing it.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earning interest on an investment is only one part of the picture &#8211; what happens when you get your hands on that interest or your investment comes to term? 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