Education (basics)
If you’re unsure about bonds, this series of articles which delves into the “Seven Key Myths” may help. Myth #1 My portfolio consists of shares and cash and I don’t need a bond exposure
Education (advanced)
How do you maintain or increase your income without taking all the risk of equity capital price and dividend volatility?
Education (advanced)
Jonathan Sheridan looks at what global factors are likely to impact the macro market.
Education (basics)
Myth #2. Bonds are too risky
Education (advanced)
Credit ratings are an indication of perceived risk. Each year S&P Global Ratings releases a global report that shows defaults as well as rating movements (upgrades and downgrades).
Education (basics)
We explore some basic features of Residential Mortgage Backed Securities and outline what makes them different to vanilla corporate bonds.
Education (basics)
Floating rate notes, usually preferred when interest rates are rising, we look at why we are comfortable with them in a low rate environment.
Education (basics)
As the new financial year commences, now is a good time to assess your investment portfolio and plan for the year ahead. Opening a FIIG Direct Bonds account has never been faster or easier with FIIG’s online application process. You can open an account and secure your income in less than 5 minutes.
Education (basics)
Investing direct, through exchange traded funds (ETFs) or managed funds? We outline the key considerations to help you decide how to invest in bonds
Education (basics)
Asmita Kulkarni discusses why inflation linked securities should be in every fixed income portfolio. These securities protect investors against inflationary pressures while maintaining a steadily growing income flow.