Understanding the likely evolution of a bond’s price is critical to successful fixed income investing. All bonds have some exposure to interest rates or other risks and the price of a bond will change over the course of the investment. However, the structural features of a bond materially affect how and by how much the bond will react to changes in market rates. This article explains the most common types of bonds and explores the likely evolution of their prices over time.
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The current portfolio yields an indicative 5.75%* to the assumed maturity dates and is an approximate $204k spend.
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We have put together this article to help you understand the role bonds play in retiring with a passive income, whether you're thinking of the ideal retirement, planning for retirement, or have retired. In retirement planning, bonds should be a cornerstone investment, providing regular interest payments and returning your principal investment at maturity. This stability forms the bedrock of a passive cash flow strategy, allowing retirees to sustain their lifestyle and meet essential expenses regardless of market volatility.
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We've updated our Sample Portfolios for the month. March has been a relatively quiet month with yields trading in a relatively tight range, ending about 10bps lower, as the RBA has been on hold since November and the market consensus being the rate hike cycle has ended.
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In this article, we take a look at the Semi-Government Bonds, who sells and buys them, what types of bonds are available, yields, and advantages and disadvantages of Semi-Government Bonds.
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In this article, we look at how best to construct a balanced portfolio through the inclusion of fixed coupon, or floating rate notes and inflation-linked bonds and the benefits each type of bond offers.
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The FIIG Australian Bond Fund (Fund), previously only available to wholesale investors, has opened its doors to retail investors seeking diversification and income opportunities in the Australian fixed income market. The Fund now offers a more accessible minimum investment of $10,000 (previously $25,000), allowing a wider range of investors to participate.
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The current portfolio yields an indicative 5.76%* to the assumed maturity dates and is an approximate $200k spend.