The long-term approach to investment: bond funds invest in fixed-interest bonds with medium and long terms.
Characteristics
With a bond weighting of up to 100%, bond funds are geared to continuity in performance. Unlike an investment in individual bonds, investors do not have to concern themselves with maturity dates or the redemption of interest credit notes. Our fund managers monitor the bond funds continuously and invest maturing bonds and interest income in the fund straight away.
Opportunities
With bond funds, you profit from a regular income from interest. And you do not have to concern yourself with maturity dates or the redemption of interest credit notes. Maturing bonds and interest income are immediately invested in the fund.
Risks
Bond funds are subject to fluctuations in value as a result of market risks. These include interest-rate risks and credit risks. These value fluctuations are, however, less marked than in the case of equity funds.
Bond funds for the cautious investor
Investing is a bit like playing a game of soccer: The defensive expert keeps out goals from the opposition, while the bond fund defends against investment risks.