by winston » Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:09 am
Bonds offer steady value in hectic times
Moody's Aa rated US dollar bank bonds from UFJ offer a yield of 1.6 percent, carrying a three-year tenure.
Notes from Sumitomo Mitsui fetch 2 percent under a five-year tenure, and Mizuho's 10-year notes offer 2.7 percent.
To get higher yield, you have to buy lower rated Baa bonds.
Some of the good quality ones included Chong Hing Bank, maturing in November 2020 with 2.7 percent yield.
Insurance company FWD bond maturing in September 2024 can yield 3.5 percent.
Bonds from Wanda Properties maturing in January 2024, yield 4.6 percent.
SAR developer Nan Fung has a bond maturing in September 2024, yielding 3.2 percent.
China Travel guaranteed King Power Capital maturing in November 2024 can yield 3.2 percent.
Look into bonds if you want to diversify your portfolio.
Source: Dr Check, The Standard
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