How capital preservation & yields are
driving investment in Corporate Bonds
86% of corporate bond investors have had a positive experience, and a net 37% intend to invest more in the next 12 months
A net 15% of non-investors intend to invest in the next 12 months. Therefore the share of high net worth individuals owning corporate bonds could grow from 16% to 29%
Low yields in cash investments is the #1 concern identified by investors. And 40% are concerned about government policy uncertainty
The rise in private investor demand for Corporate Bonds
Why the Australian Corporate Bond
market is growing
More than $1 trillion of corporate bonds are outstanding in Australia: the corporate bond market is around 70% the size of the listed share market (ASX)
Only 47% of the Australian corporate bond market is owned by Australian investors
Average gross annual return of Australian bonds was 6.1% between 2006-16, compared to 4.3% for Australian shares
and much more...