Scaredy-cat investors snap up guarantees

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom capital-protected funds offer some protection for cautious investors unwilling to risk their capital. They have become increasingly popular and represent 40% of the sales of new unit trusts, Scottish Life International figures show. They can offer security in a bear market and may be suitable for long-term investments. They can perform better than deposit accounts, though lower risk levels tend to mean that returns are lower. They should not be seen as a sole method of benefiting from stock market growth.

Mutual funds

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Zero gravity

Article Abstract:

United Kingdom zero-dividend preference stocks have become fashionable. They offer rates of return that are higher than those of building society deposits, and low risk levels, while higher-rate taxpayers are allowed to use their capital gains allowance for profits from these investment vehicles. Zeros are more secure than many corporate bonds since their repayment is backed by the trust's investment portfolio. This market segment has tended to be underesearched, although it has become more fashionable.

Economic aspects, Zero coupon securities

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