Investment Bonds

Investors seeking diversification should consider bonds to get better returns and added protection over term deposits.

Suncorp's notes issue will pay a lower coupon than the hybrids available … but there's also less risk.

Australian bondholders should take note of the Cyprus rescue deal … it's about risk balancing.

Healthscope's just-launched subordinated notes issue is high-yield, and that means higher risk.

The current investment focus has switched to shares, but bonds are still paying out good returns with lower risk.

With inflation likely to rise, it's sensible to take steps now to protect your portfolio.

Telstra delivered a great return in 2012, but its performance was rivalled on the bond market.

If you thought hybrids issues were a dying breed, don't count on it in 2013.

Fixed-income issuance this year has come close to $120 billion … and yield-hungry investors are up for more.

The success of MYOB notes hinge on a very ambitious revenue scenario.

Getting the right fixed interest mix can deliver stable income.

Investors in MYOB's notes issue should account for the potential risk as well as the reward.

Inflation-linked bonds hedge against inflation … but it's important to understand how they work.

Yields are set to stay low. Should you lock in or go with the flow?

NSW may find singer David Bowie and US tobacco companies useful studies in securitisation.

The bond market rally has pushed portfolio returns above 11%.