Education (basics)
Investing direct, through exchange traded funds (ETFs) or managed funds? Seven considerations to help you decide how to invest in bonds
Education (basics)
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities are a popular choice for wholesale investors as they can choose the risk and return they seek and the securities offer a premium over similarly rated corporate bonds. Here we explore some basic features of these securities and outline what makes them different to vanilla corporate bonds
Education (advanced)
A bond is like any other investment that can trade after it is first issued – the market price can move up and down
Education (basics)
Asset values have been increasing over the last six to twelve months. You may now qualify as a wholesale client, which would allow access to a greater range of bonds, including FIIG originated deals at first issue and foreign currency bonds
Education (basics)
Investing directly or through managed bond funds has advantages and disadvantages; just like investing in shares, the decision depends upon the individual
Education (advanced)
Covenants are a key line of defence for bondholders, especially when investing in unrated or sub investment grade bonds. They act to align the interests of both the issuer and the bondholders and serve as a layer of protection well ahead of any potential payment default. Here we look at the different covenants and how they work
Education (basics)
The differences between a standard will and a testamentary trust will
Education (basics)
Simple explanations of how to invest in bonds in Australia with particular emphasis on the over-the-counter and ASX listed markets
Education (basics)
Read how Corporate Bonds help supplement Trish Barrett's allocated pension
Education (advanced)
The yield of a fixed rate corporate bond is made up of two components, a base interest rate and a credit spread.