General
Look back on this year's most read articles.
At FIIG
FIIG's core purpose of making fixed income accessible to all Australian investors has been the catalyst for the company's 25 years of success, and how our DNA to constantly innovate and evolve our offerings to suit our clients' investment needs is what has helped the company to stand the test of time and continues to make us relevant today.
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