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What’s behind the sudden spike in bond yields?
Markets
What’s behind the sudden spike in bond yields?
It’s the big question that equity and bond investors are asking, and we sought answers from Capital Group, one of the world’s largest active...
James Gruber | 28 August 2023
Bank of England intervenes in 'dysfunctional' bond market
Fixed Income
Bank of England intervenes in 'dysfunctional' bond market
Bank warns disruption in the markets is a real risk to financial stability.
James Gard | 29 September 2022
Hyperion looks to slower growth for a helping hand
Funds
Hyperion looks to slower growth for a helping hand
A low growth world will be a tailwind for battered growth stocks, according to the fund manager.
Lewis Jackson | 26 May 2022
Now you can earn 5% on bonds (but stay with quality)
Fixed Income
Now you can earn 5% on bonds (but stay with quality)
Conservative investors who want the greater capital security of bonds can now lock in 5% but they should stay at the higher end of credit quality....
Graham Hand | 14 April 2022
Investors can ignore debt-ceiling showdowns...usually
Markets
Investors can ignore debt-ceiling showdowns...usually
Should investors be concerned about this political brinkmanship? We look to history to find out.
Lauren Solberg | 30 September 2021
What rising rates mean for bond funds
Fixed Income
What rising rates mean for bond funds
And why active and passively managed funds may move differently in this environment.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 27 April 2021
ETFs: does size matter?
ETFs
ETFs: does size matter?
The appeal of low-cost investment options continues to pull investors towards passive and strategic-beta ETFs, writes Anthony Fensom.
Anthony Fensom | 01 March 2021
Investors remain exposed despite LIC fee ban
Funds
Investors remain exposed despite LIC fee ban
The closing of another commission loophole is no guarantee investors are shielded from pushy sales tactics. 
Glenn Freeman | 26 May 2020
Top-performing global bond funds of 2019
Funds
Top-performing global bond funds of 2019
Investor demand for credit assets held up better than many expected last year amid record interest rate lows and continuing US-China trade tensions.
Glenn Freeman | 08 January 2020
Surge in fixed income drives ETF record inflows
ETFs
Surge in fixed income drives ETF record inflows
There are three Morningstar medal-rated ETFs that offer a low-cost way to gain access to high-quality Australian fixed-income.
Lex Hall | 12 November 2019