Author Topic: goverment bonds (Read 1668 times)

christygee · « **on:** May 10, 2009, 22:35:11 PM »

hi there info needed has any expats invested in goverment bonds.are they safe, rate of return time needed to invest etc. would be good to here from anyone whos as gone down this line

tinkerman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 11, 2009, 06:34:26 AM »

Government bonds are supposed to be 100% safe but a longer term investment with a fixed interest rate lower than the current bank rate.

kevin b · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2009, 08:29:21 AM »

quote:
Originally posted by tinkerman

Government bonds are supposed to be 100% safe but a longer term investment with a fixed interest rate lower than the current bank rate.

I thought they were a higher rate than the bank & you pay less tax.

christygee · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2009, 09:26:50 AM »

thanks i will speak to my bank i already have a deposit account but if you pay lees tax that would be better

Stressed Eric · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2009, 18:34:33 PM »

As with the banks rates, Government Bond rates are lower they have been at the moment. We have invested in bonds in the past, receiving the guaranteed return on the maturity date. remember, you do loose 10% of your gain in tax. The longer the bond term the better the percentage gain. At the moment they appear to be offering around 9 - 12.5% gross apr depending upon the term.

Author Topic: goverment bonds (Read 1668 times)

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