Rates will rise if AAA rating falls
It won't affect government borrowing costs but losing the AAA will hurt businesses and people with mortgages.
How to build a fixed income portfolio
A diverse selection of bonds should form the backbone of every portfolio but where do you start and what's the best way to do it?
Aussie bonds hit all-time highs
A momentous occasion occurred on Thursday: for the first time ever, a AAA-rated Aussie bond traded under 2 per cent.
Crowdfunded entry to corporate bonds
Disruption is making it easier for retail investors to enter a world dominated by professionals.
Why I prefer junk bonds to hybrids
Sometimes names can tell you all you need to know, but sometimes they can be misleading.
You try getting a 5pc real return
The Future Fund wants the federal government to lower its long-term return target. Is this a sign that investors should be re-thinking their savings strategies?
Savers have few choices in low bond yield world
Savers are being warned against drastic moves up the risk curve as record low bond yields threaten to further strangle their nest egg.
Low rates exacerbate real risks
Blindly following the Reserve Bank's signals and ploughing your capital into higher-risk investments is likely to end in tears.
Using ETFs to generate income
In a low interest rate environment, the holy grail of investing is income. That is especially for investors nearing or in retirement, many of whom are looking at exchange-traded funds as one answer.
It's time to rebalance your portfolio
Set-and-forget asset allocation is long gone. Here are expert strategies to ensure enough funds for retirement.
Bank shares without the heartache
Think the banks are generally safe but may struggle to grow their profits and lift their share prices? Need regular income? Hybrids might st...
