Is a Fixed Rate Bond right for me?

Is a Fixed Rate Bond right for me?

Many investors are looking for a secure way to grow their discretionary income and realise returns that surpass the traditional savings account or certificate of deposit (CD). At the same time, they want to avoid the volatility of the stock market, and one of their most popular choices is to invest in savings bonds.

Deciding which type of savings bond is best for you  Read more...

Yorkshire Building Society introduces new fixed rate bonds product

Yorkshire Building Society introduces new fixed rate bonds product

A financier has today (December 8th 2010) announced the introduction of a new three-year fixed rate bonds package which could be of interest to people searching for such savings accounts prior to the festive period.

In news that may also be of note to those with a Yorkshire Building Society ISA, the lender has launched a fixed bonds product with an attached gross annual rate of four per cent for the benefit of both new and existing customers.  Read more...

Leeds Building Society launches new fixed rate bonds

Leeds Building Society launches new fixed rate bonds

A financier has added to its range of fixed bonds deals.

People looking for savings accounts such as fixed rate bonds in the near future might be interested in a new deal being offered by one financier.

Leeds Building Society has announced the re-introduction of its fixed bonds product available via mail, which offers a guaranteed gross per annum return of 2.5 per cent, as well as giving customers the freedom and flexibility to access their funds at any time without any notice or penalty for doing so.  Read more...

Fixed Income Investments: Bonds

Fixed Income Investments: Bonds

Article by Julia Axella

Bonds are one of the forms of fixed income investments. They are often used as a safe, steady way to increase capital. The creditor or person who is buying the bond gives money to the lender or issuer of the bond in exchange for a fixed rate of return. In essence, you are loaning money to the issuer of the bond.

Finding the best fixed Rate Bonds

Finding the best fixed Rate Bonds

Many people are turning to fixed rate bonds in the modern marketplace because they offer many advantages over traditional savings accounts and, more importantly, stocks. Unlike stocks, such bonds have a very fixed yield and are, in most respects, as good as the cash used to purchase them. Bonds are affected only by macroeconomic factors such as the rise and fall of currencies and the economy as a whole, and as such they offer a very safe investment in turbulent times. They are also backed by the full faith and credit of either the lending institution or the Crown, ensuring that they will retain their value regardless of market crashes, rampant inflation or large scale economic collapse.  Read more...

Lender adds to range of fixed rate bonds

Lender adds to range of fixed rate bonds

A financer has created two new bonds packages, adding to a growing number of fixed rate bonds.

Anyone considering taking the opportunity to compare savings accounts on the most attractive fixed rate bonds packages available in the UK may wish to look at two new products launched by one financier.

As of today (April 20th), Barnsley Building Society has added to its range of bonds on the internet by creating a one and five-year alternative to its current suite of deals in order to make them more competitive in the marketplace.  Read more...