NS&I Inflation Bonds Coming Back Soon?

le_loup

http://www.citywire.co.uk/money/budget-2011-nsandi-to-the-rescue-with-inflation-linked-bond-revival/a481189?re=13511&ea=210385&utm_source=BulkEmail_Money_Daily&utm_medium=BulkEmail_Money_Daily&utm_campaign=BulkEmail_Money_Daily

According to CityWire, they're due to return any day now!

ses6jwg

they will probably something like CPI + 0.25% or even crappier like based on the percentage change in inflation rather than the rate

C_Mababejive

Dont make me laugh. They'll shaft us again..!! Forget saving,get some debt.

jimjames

ses6jwg wrote: »

they will probably something like CPI + 0.25% or even crappier like based on the percentage change in inflation rather than the rate

Even CPI + 0.25% is a pretty good return compared to other rates. Not sure much else is giving 4.65% at the moment?

notbritishgas

From todays Daily Express.
A hidden gem in the budget, National Savings are to be allowed to open up Index linked Savings for a total of £2 billion.
No timescale yet but still to be linked to RPI.
Good news.

lisyloo

These are potentially good as they are tax-free and safe, but don't forget to take a longer term view of inflation.
Yes it's high right now and likely to stay high during 2011, but likely to go down after that.
Personally I would consider buying some perhaps with a view to getting out after 12 months.

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lisyloo wrote: »

These are potentially good as they are tax-free and safe, but don't forget to take a longer term view of inflation.
Yes it's high right now and likely to stay high during 2011, but likely to go down after that.
Personally I would consider buying some perhaps with a view to getting out after 12 months.

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If you are thinking of taking a profit after 12 months then you would be better in something with greater volatility eg Oil shares.
You have to decide if you are basing your portfolio on the long term change of fundementals or short term fluctuations in a specific market.

Have you looked at the RPI 1930-1940? Not many opportunities for a quick profit.