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Invest in Bonds

Gain direct access to a wide range of Australian and global bonds, including government, corporate, investment-grade, sub-investment grade, and unrated securities – all backed by deep expertise, credit research and market-leading execution.

Why Invest in Bonds?

Fixed income investing is a crucial component of a healthy investment portfolio. Bonds generate income, reduce volatility and diversify portfolios. Whether you’re advising clients or investing for a family office, bonds can help meet your income and capital preservation needs.

The Benefits

Income

Reliable income

Receive a regular, stable income with scheduled interest payments throughout the life of the bond.

Attractive yields

Attractive yields

Achieve close to 6% for Investment Grade bonds, and 10%+ for sub-Investment Grade and unrated portfolios.

Capital preservation

Capital protection

Receive the principal of a bond at maturity (provided the issuer does not default).

Diversification

Diversification

Diversify your portfolio across different markets and asset classes and reduce portfolio risk.

Liquidity

Liquidity

Boost liquidity in your portfolio with the secondary market experiencing large trading volumes and daily pricing.

Invest via your platform of choice

Access IAM’s over-the-counter bonds through a range of platforms including Netwealth, HUB24, Praemium Spectrum and Macquarie Wrap.

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Our Comprehensive Bond Service

IAM provides unparalleled fixed income access and execution.

  • Access to 500+ Bonds: Including over-the-counter (OTC), ASX-listed, and global bonds.
  • Broad Market Coverage:
    • Australian and global currency issues
    • Government, semi-government, corporate, property, financials
    • Investment grade, sub-investment grade, and unrated opportunities
  • Minimum Investment from $50,000: Build tailored portfolios at accessible thresholds.
  • New Issue Participation: Access high-demand primary market deals.

Why IAM for Bonds?

IAM offers what the big players can’t: personal service combined with institutional-grade capability.

  • Relationship-Driven Service: A dedicated relationship manager will support your investment journey, offering market insights, portfolio analysis and strategic recommendations to optimise returns and help you make informed decisions.
  • Active Portfolio Oversight: We continuously monitor your bond holdings and suggest secondary trading opportunities to enhance income or manage risk in changing market conditions.
  • Expert Research: Access credit opinions and insights from our experienced credit strategy team plus third-party research from BondAdviser.
  • Direct Ownership: Direct ownership of assets, not a unit in a fund.
  • Custody: Perpetual Corporate Trust provides a range of services including custody, settlement and administration.

Bond pricing calculator

Use our bond calculator to derive key metrics for a chosen bond, including price and yield, to assist you when selecting bonds for a portfolio.

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Over-The-Counter Bonds Rate Sheet

Our OTC Rate Sheets provide up-to-date information on the current rates and trends of over-the-counter bond markets, helping you make more informed decisions on investments and stay ahead of the curve.

Research Hub

Get free instant access to IAM’s Research Hub, where you’ll find valuable insights, trade ideas, detailed issuer and issue specific credit opinions, educational content and our bond pricing calculator.

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