Funds Focus

Origin Energy has just announced the launch of a new income offer: Origin Energy Notes.The first round of access is through a broker firm allocation, prior to shareholder offer and listing in December.

The Bonds will pay a quarterly coupon of 4.00%-4.50% over the 90 day bank bill swap rate (BBSW), 4.59%  as of 17th November, with an initial indicative rate of 8.59%-9.09%pa. (The first quarter’s pricing is due to be set on date of issue) and are expected to redeem 20th December 2016*. The

Many pundits are tipping double digit returns for Australian equities in 2011. We consider ways in which you can take advantage of a rising market through the use of leverage.
Gearing (borrowing to invest)
If you think the markets are going to bounce back this year, then borrowing to invest is almost certainly going to give you the best returns. There are now a number of different ways to do this, from margin lending, structured products, self funded instalment warrants and internally geared

Healthscope is the latest company to enter the retail bond market with a five and a half year bond (Healthscope Notes).

Healthscope, a private healthcare service provider and operator of private hospitals and pathology labs around Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand, was privatised by the Carlyle Group and TPG in October of this year. They are looking to raise between $170m and $215m to refinance the bridging loan facility utilised during the acquisition.

Overall, Healthscope