The latest hybrid risk
A close reading of the product disclosure statement from a new bank hybrid reveals a worrying risk.
Why don't you like government bonds?
Australian investors avoid bonds like the plague, but others find they pay off handsomely, writes Philip Baker.
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 o...
