| Guaranteed Income & Growth Bonds This type of investment provides a guaranteed income or growth for a set period of time with a guarantee that capital will be returned at the end of the investment period. These types of investments are ideal for investors looking for a no-risk investment. Bond rates vary with market conditions but once the Bond has been taken out the rate cannot be altered. These Bonds are attractive to tax payers as the bond provider (usually a life company) pays the basic rate tax out of its own funds. |
Investment Bonds This type of Bond is for lump sums invested in funds of the investor's choice. Most Bonds have a variety of funds from which to choose with different risk profiles, for example, Managed Funds, International Funds, Equity Funds, Cash Funds. These Bonds are flexible - withdrawals can be made whenever required. For those people seeking income they could consider a Distribution Bond. This type of Bond pays income monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, annually or termly. |