FEATURED
Nov 27, 2023
The last few weeks have been quite traumatic for us Jamaicans, first we were very shaken up by an earthquake, which followed on the heels of the one experienced in September, then just a few weeks later, we experienced storm like conditions which understandably would have left several of us still feeling traumatized. As I thought about the shocks and the aftershocks, which were felt literally and figuratively, it got me thinking about the shocks experienced in investments.
The investment world has not been immune from shocks, which include the fallout from increased interest rates and its impact on different types of assets. The conflicts...
Nov 06, 2023
The National Road Operating and Constructing Company, NROCC 9.375% 2024 Bond is set to make a principal payment to bondholders on November 10th, 2023. You should be receiving roughly 50% of the principal amount you own. Be sure to ask your broker about it and prevent the funds from sitting idly in your account. As investors receive the proceeds from this paydown, it's essential to understand that the current environment is very different from the one they purchased this bond in. It is now possible to get a higher coupon and yield for the same or even lower risk.
**Understanding the Existing NROCC 9.375% 2024 Bond:**
The NROCC 9.375%...
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...
Aug 14, 2023
Last week, Barclays announced the call of its 7.75% Perpetual Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Capital Note with a September 15, 2023 call date. This means that noteholders will get back their principal (i.e. face value) and the interest earned between June 2023 and September 2023. Today, we’ll...
Aug 07, 2023
The appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a pivotal event for any publicly listed financial corporation, and its effects may send ripples throughout the financial markets. Investors should closely monitor leadership changes as they can significantly impact a company's stock...
Jul 31, 2023
To quote the legend Bob Marley there seems to be “so much trouble in the world”. Between newscasts, podcasts, talking heads and social media there is no doubt there has been a lot of noise in the market both globally and locally. When investors get caught up in the noise many may panic...
Jul 24, 2023
An investment in Real Estate can provide both income and capital gains to the investor. In analyzing the returns on their investment portfolio, many believe that Real Estate as an asset class has shown to be one of the most lucrative over the long term. It is often said that “You cannot...
Jul 17, 2023
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...
Jul 10, 2023
EARN MORE ON YOUR U.S DOLLARS
GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE CONTENT
The keys to financial stability are yours! Click below to subscribe to our blog.