UTIP aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (‘TIPS’), hedged into AUD. TIPS are a type of government bond issued by the US Treasury, whose face value and interest payments are adjusted for inflation, as measured by US CPI.
GGOV aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of high-quality, long-dated, fixed rate US Treasury bonds, hedged into AUD.
Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.
SUBD invests in a portfolio of subordinated bonds with the aim of providing investment returns before fees and other costs that track the performance of the Index.
We have a pure fixed income focus and construct bespoke portfolios/accounts that cater for each client’s individual fixed income investing objectives including liquidity, credit, duration, and diversification (Wholesale Investors Only).
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index before fees and expenses that is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of fixed rate, high yield corporate bonds across global developed markets.
Betashares Geared Long Australian Government Bond Complex ETF offers geared exposure to the returns of 10-year Australian Treasury Bonds, in a single ASX trade.
5GOV invests in a portfolio of Australian dollar denominated Australian Government Bonds with maturity dates between 5 and 10 years with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, that closely track the returns of the Index.
The DDH Fixed Interest Fund invests primarily in Australian fixed interest markets, giving investors access to wholesale portfolios managed by QIC, a leading fixed interest manager.
The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.
Invest in bonds that potentially pay higher income.
Betashares Geared Short Australian Government Bond Complex ETF provides a simple way to generate magnified returns that are negatively correlated to 10-year Australian Treasury Bonds on a given day.
The High Yield Fund offers fixed income credit products otherwise not available to retail investors, targeting capital stable higher yielding assets.
The Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (the 'Fund') seeks to track the DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index ('the Index') which comprises predominantly investment-grade Australian corporate fixed income securities. The Fund aims to provide exposure to the largest and most liquid Australian corporate bonds, as identified by certain eligibility criteria including minimum credit rating, minimum issuance size and term to maturity. The Fund also aims to deliver diversified risk through equally weighting the securities on reconstitution to ensure that the exposure is not biased towards the largest borrowers.
The Mutual Income Fund is a portfolio of debt instruments issued by the major Australian banks and other Australian Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions (ADIs).
Bond investing is a fundamental part of the fixed-income securities market.
It involves purchasing debt instruments issued by governments, municipalities, and corporations.
Bond investing involves buying bonds to earn interest income and, potentially, to achieve capital appreciation.
A bond is essentially a loan made by an investor to a borrower (the issuer), who promises to pay back the principal amount at a specified maturity date, along with periodic interest payments, known as coupon payments.
There are several types of bonds, including:
The three main features of Bond investing are:
There are four main risks of Bond investing:
Investors can evaluate Bonds using several criteria:
Investors can invest in Bonds through various avenues:
It varies by bond type; some can be purchased for as little as $1,000.
Bond funds can be less risky than individual bonds due to their diversification benefits, but they can also be affected by market volatility.
Many brokerage platforms allow for the automatic reinvestment of interest payments.
Bond ratings are assessments of the creditworthiness of a bond issuer, ranging from AAA (highest quality) to D (default).
Higher-rated Bonds are generally considered safer, while lower-rated bonds may offer higher yields but come with increased risk.
Yield is the income return on an investment, typically expressed as a percentage.
For Bond investors, yield can refer to the coupon yield, current yield, or yield to maturity (YTM), which considers total returns if the bond is held to maturity.
Diversification in Bond investing can be achieved by investing in bonds with different maturities, credit qualities, and types (government, municipal, corporate).
This helps spread risk and can moderate the impact of interest rate fluctuations.
Inflation erodes purchasing power, which can negatively impact upon the real returns on bonds.
To mitigate this risk, Bond investors may look for inflation-protected securities, like TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities).
A Bond’s face value (or par value) is the amount paid back to the bondholder at maturity, whereas a Bond’s market value is the current price at which the Bond can be bought or sold in the market, which can fluctuate based on interest rates and issuer credit quality.
In summary, Bond investing provides a relatively stable income source with a lower level of risk compared to equities.
Understanding the types, features, and risks of Bond investing is essential for making informed investment decisions.
By comparing key metrics such as yield, credit ratings, and utilising diversified strategies like Bond funds, investors can optimise their bond portfolios effectively.
As market conditions evolve, staying informed and adapting investment strategies is crucial for successful Bond investing.
