Bonds

In the latest Interactive Financial Adviser debate, our panelists from Aviva Investors, Legg Mason, Rathbone Unit Trust Management and S&P Capital IQ discussed Strategic Bonds.

STRAT BONDS

FIVE THINGS

Retail investors are continuing to flock to fixed income funds, topping up their positions by over £500m last month, despite the rally in equities, Investment Management Association (IMA) figures show.

POPCORN

Merrill Lynch's chief investment officer Bill O'Neill has advised investors to steer clear of government bonds, saying they will only offer value in a double-dip environment.

Investors in stricken life settlements fund ARM Asset Backed Securities (ARM) are believed to be considering a class action lawsuit against the firm for the recovery of their assets.

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed he will consult on launching perpetual gilts and gilts with a life longer than 50 years, despite a wave of criticism from potential investors.

LOSING STREAK

100yr GILTS