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When investing, focus is typically placed on the particular security and the associated risk and return, but equally as important is what is the total client experience beyond the investment? Here, we outline the many other unseen benefits that are afforded to clients of FIIG.
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The current portfolio yields an indicative 5.78%* to the assumed maturity dates with an approximate $207k spend.
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Listed notes have many superficial structural similarities to OTC bonds. They pay income on a set scheduled and they have a final maturity date where the principal is repaid. In particular, the current Listed Notes all are floating rate notes, which means the interest rate payable does change over time, but according to a predictable pattern set in advance.
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In this article, we explore how to construct a well-balanced portfolio using a mix of fixed coupon, floating rate notes, and inflation-linked bonds and the benefits each type of bond offers.
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Duration in a broad sense is a measure of how long it takes for an investor to have their bond investment repaid through its coupon and principal payments. It is expressed in terms of years and will typically be shorter than the tenor of the bond.
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It’s important for investors to periodically review their portfolios and make sure it is still fit for purpose and behaving as the investor intends. Coming up to the close of the financial year or soon after is an ideal time to review your portfolio as there is a hard milestone for tax purposes and also for valuations.
Trade opportunities
The current portfolio yields an indicative 5.86%* to the assumed maturity dates with an approximate $207k spend.
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Moving down the capital structure of higher rated corporate issuers can be a smart way to add higher returns to well diversified portfolios. In this article, we take a look at what the capital structure is.
Credit spreads can influence a bond’s pricing, and as such are a key part of understanding fixed income. In this piece we discuss what a credit spread is and the factors that can impact their movement, and in turn, the capital price of bonds.