There's no such thing as a risk-free bond

Article Abstract:

There has been a sharp rise in interest in bond funds as the yields on bonds appear increasingly attractive in a climate of falling interest rates and inflation. However, it is wrong to assume that bonds are automatically or always low-risk investments. Sources of risk relating to bond funds include the maturity profile of their holdings and the cost structure of the funds. Some bondholders may be negatively affected as bond funds take on increasing credit risk in order to increase returns.

United Kingdom, Financial management, Bond funds

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Don't give in to the lure of the gaming tables

Article Abstract:

Investors should pay more attention to the amount of risk they are taking as the market rises. It is possible to become exposed to a higher degree of risk even if the returns being gained from the stock market are high.

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Don't expect tomorrow's profits served on a plate

Article Abstract:

Trends in bear markets are discussed. It is argued that there will continue to be moneymaking opportunities in the equity market, but that these will not be as freely available as they have been during recent years.

Financial markets

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