The scope of power for the US president is altering dramatically just as the US sets out to vote for its next President. This has massive ramifications for the world at large, but also immediate impacts for investors. This piece will seek to explain how we got here and what might happen in the various scenarios for the November 2024 US Presidential Election.
We’ve come to recognise some key concerns that investors quote when discussing a potential investment, some of which are based on false assumptions. So, if you’re still unsure about bonds, this series of articles which delves into the “Seven Key Myths” may help.
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We've updated our Sample Portfolios for the month. June had all the excitement of a prize fight in the bond market as international and domestic data drove performance and activity.
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New issues update
The new financial year beginning July 1 brings a new set of tax brackets and material tax cuts for every taxpayer in Australia.
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.
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The current portfolio yields an indicative 5.86%* to the assumed maturity dates with an approximate $204k spend.
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New issues update
Bonds can have a number of pre-determined milestones built into the documentation which are important for investors to consider, such as early calls, but there are also other events that can make changes to the way investors view a bond.
The digital revolution is transforming the way FIIG engages with bond investments, and our goal continues to be making investing in bonds more accessible and transparent than ever before.