It's simple, lending money to government is a guaranteed income bearing investment.
Most investors fail to recognise the value in this form of investing. Yet, it's hugely important if you want to bank more than just capital profits on your investments.
If you lend money to someone, you want to know that you're lending it to a person who can pay it back, along with the interest you charge.
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You can use unit trusts to gain exposure to shares on the stock market, but this isn't the only option for you have with this kind of fund.
You can also invest in fixed-interest unit trusts too.
So what are fixed-interest unit trusts? And what type of fixed-interest funds are available to invest in?
Read on to find out…
The ins and outs of fixed-interest unit trusts
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For some investors, the idea of putting a large proportion of their investment money in equity unit trusts doesn't appeal. This is usually due to the higher risks associated with investing in shares.
As well as using unit trusts to invest in shares, you can also invest in unit trusts focusing on bonds.
So how should you go about deciding how to split your unit trusts between shares and bonds... ››› more
Investing in bonds is a great way of lowering the overall risk of your portfolio.
By lending governments or corporations money, you receive fixed interest payments.
But bonds can seem complex. There's a host of new terms to understand. And the risk differs amongst different types of bonds.
Getting to grips with these details will help you find the best bond unit trusts to invest in that a... ››› more
If you're investing for income, you can't ignore bonds.
By investing directly in bonds you gain from twice annual interest payments until the bond matures.
If you want to hold a diversified holding of bonds, an easy way to achieve this is through unit trusts. And by investing in bond funds, you can opt to invest in South African bonds or international bonds.
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If you're looking for a stable investment that pays you an income, you can't look past bonds.
If you want to invest in bonds, you have two main options: You can invest in a bond unit trust or you can invest in bonds directly.
So which route is best for you?
Read on to uncover the pros and cons of investing in bond funds and directly…
Investing in bonds: The pros and cons of unit t... ››› more
If you're looking for income and a low-risk investment option, bonds could be for you.
But what if you want to widen your horizon from the shores of South Africa? How easy is it to invest in offshore bonds?
It has never been easier. Read on to find out more…
Investing in international bonds
If you opt to invest in South African bonds, you’re limited to government bonds and South... ››› more
If you're nearing retirement or just don't like taking on the risks associated with investing in the stock market, chances are you'll be building up your holding in bonds.
But did you know you're not just limited to buying government retail savings bonds? You can easily add company and other government bonds to your portfolio through bond unit trusts.
Read on to find out how you can do this... ››› more
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