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The saying, "Buy when there is blood in the streets, even if it is your own blood," is a powerful adage in the world of finance and investing. This statement, which is often attributed to the legendary British banker Baron Rothschild, encapsulates a contrarian approach to investing that...

When you hold a callable bond, there's always the possibility that the issuer may decide to redeem it before its maturity date. This usually occurs when interest rates have fallen, allowing the issuer to refinance at a lower cost. But there are other reasons that an issuer may call their...

With all the news and information we receive daily, we can feel overwhelmed. In recent times both the local and international financial markets have been flooded with news which can influence our current investment decision-making or make us question the investments we currently have...

Investing for income is a strategic investment approach where the primary focus is on generating ongoing cash flow rather than capital appreciation. Income investing entails building an investment portfolio that consists of assets such as bonds, dividend stocks, real estate and annuities...

The first half of 2023 has witnessed a robust start to the year that sets the stage for an optimistic outlook for the second half. Despite the lingering scars from the challenges of 2022 as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by an aggressive 425 basis points (bps) or 4.25...

The first six months of the year have passed, and the investment landscape continues to be volatile. The days of setting it and forgetting it regarding your portfolio are long over. Many people start a new year with new resolutions and financial goals. As we enter the second half of the...

Throughout the life of a fixed income asset, the interest payment terms and schedule of payments are usually known. These are stated at the inception when the asset/investment is first being issued. The maturity date and conditions of maturity, if any, are also usually stated upfront...

Investing can be a powerful tool for wealth creation and financial security, but it requires careful consideration and informed decision-making. One crucial aspect of successful investing is understanding asset classes. Asset classes serve as the building blocks of investment portfolios...

If you own a bond - you are lending money to the issuer. You are mostly concerned about the company’s ability to repay your principal and make your interest payments on time. Your perspective as a bondholder is very different to that of a stockholder. Today we highlight the differences.

In times of economic uncertainty, investors tend to flee to fixed-income securities such as bonds to protect their investments. This is because bonds are considered safer investment options that provides stable returns, especially during a recession. In this article, we will explore why...