General
Look back on this year's most read articles.
Opinion
Soaring inflation, rate rises and recession fears have fuelled market volatility and uncertainty, bringing the importance of portfolio diversification to the forefront of investors’ minds. Now is the perfect time to assess both the make-up of your portfolio and risk exposure within the portfolio.
General
Opening a FIIG Direct Bonds account has never been faster or easier with FIIG’s online application process.
At FIIG
After her career abroad and a move back to Australia, Louise, 53, is now enjoying her retirement. Louise has taken it upon herself to learn about bonds so she can feel comfortable and confident in her investments. Below, Louise tells us about how her investment strategy, and how she built her confidence to invest in bonds.
Education (basics)
There are a number of factors to consider when assessing a new bond investment – not just the return
Education (basics)
Reality #6 Once bonds are issued they are traded in the secondary market. You can buy bonds that are close to maturity, say with one or two years to go. You don’t have to buy new issue bonds
Education (basics)
Reality #5. If you invest direct, you have control over which companies you invest in, when you buy and sell bonds that may influence tax, the benefit of knowing when interest will be paid to you and how much will be paid. You can also take advantage of the natural maturity of bonds to have capital returned to you.
Education (basics)
Myth #4 Fixed Income returns are low and will be a drag on my portfolio’s performance
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 (basics)
Myth #2. Bonds are too risky