ETF blog logo

ETF: Your guide to bond ETFs

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

If you are looking for a savings vehicle that returns at least your original investment amount plus inflation, you might be in the market for bonds. Some bonds protect spending power by offering returns linked to inflation. Others offer a guaranteed income, regardless of market events or inflation. This asset class offers investors a degree ...
ETF blog logo

ETF: Short-term investment ETFs

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

In a lower interest rate environment getting inflation-beating returns on cash is challenging. If you have a five-year savings goal, this could have a real impact on your returns. A potential solution to this is short-term investing. The most important consideration here is the relationship between time and risk.

ETF blog logo

ETF: Income ETFs III – Bonds and Preference Shares

Kristia van HeerdenETF Blog, Latest

In the first two posts in this series, we investigated dividend-hugging ETFs and listed property ETFs. While both of these are worth consideration when investing for income, both are listed instruments, which introduces volatility to your investments. This makes them more appropriate for investors with a longer investment horizon. For those nearing financial independence, debt ...