How positive is the return of the said interest in a bond fund investment?

The least amount of risk is in a Money Market Fund and even then the rate of return fluctuates. The principal usually stays constant with Canadian Money Market Funds.
The risk tends to rise with the other fixed income funds (like bonds). Interest rates fluctuate constantly as does the market value of a bond. (It can sell under or over par value).
A positive return is what the investor finds the most acceptable. 3% might be fine for some, whereas other persons would like to see 7%+. You have to read up a bit on the different funds and consult an investment adviser to see what is right for you.
If you click on the fund name in the link below, it will give you an investment objective. This is how you can see what is right for you:
http://www.tdassetmanagement.com/Content...

all funds even cash can go up and down. the rate of return can very for different types of bonds.

All investments carry risk of loss of value and/or interest. Bond funds are the least risky. The order of risk of interest is as follows...

individual stocks ... highest risk
stock mutual funds
individual bonds
bond funds
CD's
Money markets
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