The Bond Crash of 2021? Seven Things for Investors to Consider
AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver’s weekly Insights column takes us on a most timely deep dive into the current state of the global bond market
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Seven Things to Bear in Mind about the Australian Property Market
Australian house prices are on the upswing again. In this week’s Insight’s column, AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver presents seven things to keep in mind when dealing in this trickiest of areas.
Read MoreMarket Trends: February 2021
David Bassanese from BetaShares runs through his thoughts on how the various markets look likely to play out this month.
Read MoreFinding that Needle of Income in the Haystack of Low Rates
Phil Strano, Portfolio Manager of the Yarra Absolute Credit Fund, believes Australian credit offers an array of interesting income opportunities.
Read MoreLow(e) Rates to Persist, Says RBA Governor
RBA Governor Philip Lowe sees the current record low level of interest rates of 0.10% and other support remaining in place until 2024 at least and possibly 2025.
Read MoreAdditional $100bn in QE the Only Surprise from the RBA
The RBA kept official interest rates and the key bank lending support measure unchanged at its first meeting of the year, but surprised with news that it will boost its quantitative easing by another $100 billion in April.
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US Political Protests, Inflation and Rising Bond Yields
AMP Capital’s Dr Shane Oliver breaks down markets across the spectrum and around the globe in his weekly Insights column.
Read More2021 – A List of Lists Regarding the Macro Investment Outlook
2020 turned out far better for diversified investors than had been feared when the pandemic hit, with average balanced growth superannuation funds looking like they have returned around 3%. This followed around 15% last year. But can returns hold up?
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Why retirees urgently need an alternative to cash
With cash rates set to stay even lower for even longer, retirees urgently need higher-earning alternatives for the defensive portion of their portfolios. Actively managed fixed income investments can provide the answer – and the time to act is now.
Read MoreJust how bad is this recession?
Following the release of the National Accounts, Frank Uhlenbruch, Investment Strategist in the Janus Henderson Australian Fixed Interest Team, puts the recession in context and discusses the road ahead.
Read MoreWhen markets diverge from fundamentals, look for quality income
While the disconnect between markets and the real economy has widened further, there is no guarantee that it will narrow, especially with central banks acting as the buyer of last resort. Yet the risk of an extended run of corporate insolvencies remains. In this environment, high-quality income generation is the key, together with the flexibility to move quickly as new opportunities and threats emerge.
Read MoreWhat Every Investor Should Know About Hybrids
The Schroder Absolute Return Income (Managed Fund) (Chi-X code: PAYS), available on Chi-X, is an actively managed fixed income exchange traded fund (ETF) that aims to help investors strengthen the defensive allocation within their portfolios by boosting income, while seeking to protect capital
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreFixed Income Fundamentals
A fixed-income investment is a simple interest-only loan. It may be made to a government, semi-government authority or company; as such, fixed-income investments are often referred to as ‘debt’ investments.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreYield Curve Hysteria
The inversion of the Treasury yield curve has recently gotten a lot of attention in the financial press as being a harbinger of economic malaise ahead. Franklin Templeton Fixed Income CIO Sonal Desai says these conclusions are misguided.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreSurprise Mexico Tariffs Send Bond Yields Back To Record Lows
Global shares fell and safe-haven sovereign bond yields surged on Friday after President Donald Trump’s unexpected threat of tariffs on Mexican imports added to fears that his escalating trade wars will send the major economies into a slowdown and possible recession in coming months.
Read MoreHybrid & Fixed Interest Security Update
Long-dated Hybrid yields peaked at 6% in late February, but with the 90-day bill rate falling 0.35% and the hybrid credit margins contracting by about 0.25%, the hybrids are now yielding below 5.50%. The market appears to have completed its bullish move, having moved sideways since the beginning of April.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreThe Top 10 Bond Risks You Need To Know
Bonds are always lower risk than shares in the same company, but do carry some of the same risks. They also have unique risks that can be used to your advantage.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreRussell/ASX Report Shines The Light On Long Term Performance
This year’s ASX Russell long term investing report, which assesses returns on a 10 and 20 year time span up to 31 December 2017, shows some surprising results.
Read MoreAustralian Corporate Bond Price Tables
FNArena provides a weekly update of Australian listed corporate bond issues, current pricing and yield data.
Read MoreSMSFs need bonds – why portfolio allocation should change as you age
Your portfolio allocation needs to change as you age. The defensive qualities of corporate bonds, suit SMSFs looking for reliable income streams and capital preservation. If you’re holding too much cash to protect your portfolio, you need to read this note.
Read MoreLoss Of Franking Credit Is A Game Changer
We demonstrate the impact of Labor’s proposed franking credit changes and why subordinated bonds become relatively much more attractive.
Read MoreWhat Happened To All The Worries About Rising Inflation And Bond Yields?
US bond yields have struggled to stay above 3%, German bond yields are around 0.3%, Japanese bond yields are around 0.09% and Australian bond yields are around 2.58%, with most well below their highs seen earlier this year. So, what happened? Should we still worry about inflation?
Read MoreWhat Is The Aussie iTraxx & Why Should I Care About It?
The Aussie iTraxx is a proxy for credit spreads in the Australian market. It is an index, not unlike the ASX All Ordinaries Index for equities, which provides information on the direction and trend of the market.
Read MoreRetail Bonds Available With Yields Approaching 7%
We have decent supply in a range of retail bonds at the moment. If you have some ‘lazy’ cash available, now might be a good time to consider investing for a higher return. We list 13 bonds with a mix of investment grade and high yield.
Read MoreBeware, Hybrids Hidden As Cash
Cash is cash on hand – at call – money you or your fund manager can get at immediately. Anything else does not qualify.
Read MoreA Simple Guide To Bond Terms & Returns
Understanding the terms and the return of fixed income securities or interest rate securities as they are frequently named can be confusing. This article provides a guide that should 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.
Read MoreDon’t Count On Dividend Stocks Like Telstra & Big Banks For Your Income
Shareholders have been spoilt by Telstra and big banks in recent years and can be forgiven for thinking the stocks can act like bonds. These shares, often tagged as “bond proxies”, have been consistent and delivered high income with franking credits making them broadly appealing to many investors. But recent history tells us you can’t rely on shares for income or capital preservation and so they should never be thought of as proxies for bonds.
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