Conventional Bonds

Fixed income securities can provide a regular income stream through coupon payments.

The yield premium can be particularly attractive during periods of declining or low interest rates.

If a company goes bankrupt, debt holders are generally ahead of shareholders in the queue to be paid.

Positive events affecting the economy, industry or issuing company can reward investors with increases in the security price.

Fixed income can offer diversification with low volatility across a range of maturities and industries away from more cyclical asset classes such as equities.