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Capital Protected Bonds

Investment_Migraine · 2009-02-10 09:26:35

We have been recommended by a financial advisor to invest in a Capital Protected Bond. These are investments that work as follows: should the market drop we are guaranteed our lump sum back at the end of the term with no loss. But if the market is high then we get back our capital plus whatever the market has made, however…

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dunstonh Posts: 120,039 Forumite

16 February 2009 at 12:30PM

We are happy to tie money up for 3-5 years

not long enough. You need 5-10 if you want to invest.

given the current climate of the markets etc. Is it the best time to invest now or continue to wait.

it could be a great time to invest. It could still not be quite the right time. Only time will tell. That is why you need to have the time and 3-5 is not enough.

I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.

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