# Introducing BondScanner: How To Use Our New Bond Comparison Tool [![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1735623173044/d5fdb05f-6447-4fdc-95fd-2209a0b56439.png align="center")](https://thealtinvestor.in/join_community) --- ## KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. BondScanner is a **first-of-its-kind tool** launched by ALT Investor. 2. It simplifies the process of **comparing bonds across multiple platforms and issuers**. 3. The tool allows investors to **filter bonds based on parameters like credit rating, issuer, returns,** etc, thus helping them find the best deals according to their risk-return profiles, in a single glance. 4. **Only bonds with a credit rating of BBB- or above** are included in BondScanner, ensuring that users are presented with higher-rated investment options. 5. BondScanner features **only listed, rated, and regulated** bonds. --- If you are a travel enthusiast, I am pretty sure you might have scrolled through Trivago to search for the best hotel prices, or visited Skyscanner to unlock the cheapest flights, right? The ease of getting access to multiple flights and hotels across different platforms, at a single place, certainly gives you a lot of convenience. But **what if we told you that a similar tool is available for bonds?** Instead of browsing hundreds of bonds across multiple bond platforms, you can now compare them in a glance through our latest tool! So hello everyone! We are super proud to **launch a first-of-its-kind bond comparison tool, called** [**BondScanner!**](https://thealtinvestor.in/tool/bonds-price-comparison) With the BondScanner tool, gone are the days of jumping between [OBPP platforms](https://blog.thealtinvestor.in/whats-an-obpp-platform-india) to find the best bond yields. Now, with just a few clicks, you can compare bond returns across platforms, filter by issuer or rating, and find the best deals. **You can check out our website and give the tool a try!** [**Here’s the link to BondScanner**](https://thealtinvestor.in/tool/bonds-price-comparison)**.** ## What Is BondScanner? ![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1734947858128/942338aa-17d4-4d73-a235-889b56c9050d.png align="center") BondScanner is ALT Investor’s bond comparison tool. This industry first tool helps investors **compare 70+ bonds and SDIs** (Securitized Debt Instruments), **across different OBPP platforms** (such as Grip, Aspero, IndiaBonds, Jiraaf, The Fixed Income, etc), in a single glance. But how do you select the best bond deal for yourself? Well, the **BondScanner** tool carefully filters the listed bonds on various parameters, such as rating, tenure, platform, etc. And you, as an investor, can apply these filters, based on what tenure, credit rating, issuer, returns, etc you are targeting, after considering your risk-return profile. This is how this tool removes a big pain point from your journey of bond investing, which is of searching across multiple bonds on multiple platforms and then selecting the most suitable ones. So get ready to compare, analyze and unlock the best bond deals, with BondScanner! ### Features Of BondScanner **All the bonds included in our BondScanner tool are carefully filtered on various parameters**. To help you understand more, let us bring to you the key features of our tool: * **Only bonds with rating of BBB- or above are included:** Bonds with a credit rating of BBB- or above (like AAA, BBB, AA+ etc) are listed on the tool. So no bonds that have a credit rating lower than BBB- (such as B+, B-, C, D ) are included in the tool. * **Various filters to unlock the best deal:** You can choose among various filters like platforms, issuers, credit ratings, returns (YTM) and tenure, on the basis of your risk-return profile. This helps investors unlock the best deal across multiple bonds and platforms. * **Only listed and regulated bonds available:** As of now, only listed, rated, and regulated bonds are available on the tool. * **SDIs also included:** Besides bonds, multiple SDIs are also available to choose from. ![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1735206509769/8501214f-9233-422b-a3a7-aefde95a181c.png align="center") ## Steps To Use BondScanner ### Step 1: Open ALT Investor website. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcHcAHPwaLLN4ZQ5Q1JPEClw0PtI5_7ZwAc97TXRskd4zgt1byz8v1sIQEjEb6dQsSsK9KvkrAjOCMg0l1sDn6vfb21E1aRxdb-YIi1zJzeG1VneLMiPjamYUthtKlh2h1Sa8QlnA?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ### Step 2: Click on the BondScanner tab (as shown below). ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcHozxVI3e9oVGe0vYR85Pg-BuuzxV04u7U_OBkDE4plv-X5W_D1rCmKc1NuGyW3VRoQdRY-U-BtWoONUoHDcVGW0cMdliywO_NNeVjB5QPSza0ZwvwClrBqupRBezGinlOOhigXQ?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ### Step 3: Scroll down to the BondScanner tool. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdrFYSQSsvEgSuo0hy4Zx3sHyUGOrRTHXUpJHeEj1uCxi-HiuZPBNDY2jpzyoy_VFy5zMLi4krxilXwj3vevz15-g70OrrQhE7fd5RLv4jmQZfth1HtwS3nyfJFp3LCuiDBL2I7NQ?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfZdaQc4k1WQlhlGr3IfHhOJpLsXR_hq3N4UGfuPvvKz6zW42K87v1OBK_J0oY5arLLKGsBpaffzD9Pz5QlJP4I7XVjmjuPAKeFotzx0DH3oDseHBGamddLv4R2ggBYbDh7b3kp2g?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ### Step 4: Choose among the various filters such as rating, YTM, issuer, platform, etc like this. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdSTm4FQ80pKPWdy6s8JqulDaIbq0P85jsm5CMV71VubNpva_ikZUYdwrukNZ3NX_PT5b159sq-QXHCvpMZatpCmdsxmn3JFHr83k0sWBXAE_l9ScI7GR_UUbFRWnsPbxahsI04?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcDImGSJT-7Qg6_WP7OuYYQqonMmRSwp68m2flJMwxie_7zTWuCbu3vLO6uOJdDh8M1CgTJdfoTIWjiqH5LCLF3yrdXUhzq4HQnXgRg9XlMkuSb-63Zf897dmPKs2evD4lBSSBdZA?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ### Step 5: You can even choose multiple filters at a single time. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdRdjh8YxdjcDdSvt09T5dqs-CLlMZG9qCyh_87e59qUZ38HQMBLoULQFIhlUsdwpj86AmTqGvsTPYvxG4EwPwE8GNkieq6WaruQ_OpOeakK5UggX2dHTt2nn_LrnOrq6rcwm7aSg?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ### Step 6: After clicking on a particular bond, compare and analyze which platform helps you unlock the best deal. And then, invest by clicking on ‘visit site’! ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfx5W_2oK9tas6l-WKi27P32BlZeQ6yQ5cEeoF266qBomoaqxQqE_aqwMVKA3Hwf8FSFQ32aMpmKUN022I0VoU5cu-eOAyHJ_0bSOE08fbVszAlABNy6PdK7niPRgzpyTk4HWi4OA?key=xyDKnRvOwkaf-rX-iP131A25 align="left") ## **Conclusion** In conclusion, it’s fair to say that BondScanner is a really helpful tool for investors looking to smoothen their bond investment process. By providing a comprehensive platform to compare bonds and SDIs across multiple platforms, **BondScanner simplifies the task of finding the best bond deals**. With features like filtering by credit rating, issuer, returns, etc, the tool empowers investors to make informed decisions based on their risk-return profiles. This tool not only saves time but also enhances the investment experience by offering a clear and concise view of available bond options. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the bond market, BondScanner aims to help you unlock the best investment opportunities with ease, and get smarter with your investments. --- *Hope this blog helped you learn about our BondScanner tool. Thank you for your time.* ***We would love it if you could join our spam free*** [***Whatsapp community***](https://thealtinvestor.in/join_community)***!*** *Please note that this is an opinion blog and not an official research or investment advice. This blog aims to help retail investors make an informed decision when thinking of alternative investments such as bonds. The blog neither encourages nor discourages you from investing in any particular platform or property or any asset class.*