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Macro Landscape: The Outlook for 2024

For the first time in over a decade, bonds are providing investors with equity-like returns for significantly lower risk.
For most of the 2010s, the RBA sought to encourage risk-taking by keeping interest rates low. Now, though, following the pandemic disruptions and government stimulus spending, the entire interest rate landscape has changed.
To lower inflation, the RBA has taken interest rates very high, and bonds provide yields not seen for a decade. But that flurry of interest rate rises is now drawing to a close.
If the RBA changes tack and lowers interest rates in 2024 or 2025 bonds will increase in value quickly (bond prices move in the opposite direction to yields).
We are currently in a window in which investors can lock in higher yields before the RBA moves – which makes now a great time to add bonds to a diversified portfolio.

To find out how you can best position your portfolio for the year ahead, please download our 2024 Macro Outlook - Fixed Income.

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Diversification

Diversification through a wide range of investment grade Australian fixed interest securities

Defined and regular

income payments

High quality bond issuers

such as Commonwealth Bank and Woolworths through to high growth companies such as Zip and Omni Bridgeway

Access to our research,

investment strategy and portfolio construction expertise

Receive reliable income throughout the year

Unlike stocks, a bond's performance isn't linked to a company's share price. A bond is essentially a loan with fixed terms, which means you receive regular and consistent income payments at set intervals during the year. This allows you to relax and focus on other things without worrying about the fluctuations of the stock market.

It’s a smart way to diversify

With bonds available from companies in industries as varied as banking, construction, infrastructure, insurance, transport, airlines, retailing and more, it’s easy to ensure diversification for reduced capital risk.

Get the credit outlook

Craft a personalised portfolio tailored to your needs from a diverse selection of Australia's top companies.

Through FIIG’s DirectBonds Service, starting with a minimum of $50,000 you can get access to over 600 well-known Australian companies, providing you with consistent and reliable income payments and capital stability.

5.71% p.a.^{^}

Conservative Portfolio

This portfolio has 10 securities with weightings between 9.17% and 10.45%, yielding 5.71% pa*. It is designed for investors wanting a 100% allocation of investment grade bonds. The returns shown are based on ~$490,000 investment. $50,000 is the minimum amount that can be invested with FIIG.

6.83% p.a.^{^}

Balanced Portfolio

This portfolio has 16 securities with weightings between 3.23% and 10.35%, yielding 6.83% pa*. It is designed for investors wanting higher yield than a solely investment grade portfolio by taking measured credit risk. The returns shown are based on ~$605,000 investment. $50,000 is the minimum amount that can be invested with FIIG.

8.00% p.a.^{^}

High Yield

This portfolio has 17 securities with weightings between 3.90% and 10.18%, yielding 8.00% pa*. It is designed for investors seeking a higher return and who are comfortable with a corresponding increase in credit risk. The returns shown are based on a ~$508,000 investment. $50,000 is the minimum amount that can be invested with FIIG.

^{^}Pricing as of 4 December 2024. Subject to change.

Earn a better return

Australian bonds have proven to deliver better returns than cash or international shares over the last 20 years. If you’re looking for strong returns, bonds are a great way to achieve your aims.

Corporate Bonds generally pay a higher income return than cash and term deposits.

Source: Gross returns for 20 years to 30 June 2020. Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

Access your funds at any time

Just like buying shares, you can trade your bonds if your situation or investment strategy changes. This can be done in parcels of $10,000 – allowing you flexibility without needing to trade everything (subject to availability)

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Invest in Bonds with the Australian leader in fixed income

At FIIG, our clients are at the centre of what we do. For over 25 years we have put our clients first by providing fixed income expertise, direct access to a wide range of fixed income products, control and transparency through industry best practice custody and reporting services. Our staff are experts, with extensive experience working in fixed income markets in Australia and overseas. We have a vast range of best-in-class educational material to assist clients as well as a dedicated team of research and strategy professionals on hand.

Why choose us

700+

bonds available

6,000

Australian investors

1998

when FIIG was established

$4.5bn

of funds under advice with FIIG

Get in touch with our expert team about your wealth goals today

Our friendly and professional team is happy to show you how you can take advantage of investment-grade, government, and corporate bonds to generate income throughout the year and protect your capital.
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Please be aware that Corporate Bonds have a greater risk of loss of some or all of your capital when compared to bank deposits.

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