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.
Education (basics)
Property investors know and respect the mantra; location, location, location. In bond and fixed income markets, the equivalent of location is capital structure, which determines who gets paid out first in the event of a company wind-up
Education (basics)
A guide to help you to understand some of the different features of the investments and how to interpret the returns quoted, and includes a list of key definitions
Education (basics)
The common themes and misconceptions of estate planning
Education (basics)
FIIG clients of four years, Pem and Penny Gerner, are by no means ‘retired’ and continue to work as hard as their investments do
Education (basics)
Investing direct, through exchange traded funds (ETFs) or managed funds? Seven considerations to help you decide how to invest in bonds