Company updates
FY17 results and outlook
Trade opportunities
Investors in Qantas bonds since March 2013 have benefited substantially from positive operating conditions and a return of the bonds to investment grade. Credit investors now have better options
Opinion
A common error among financial commentators is to lump all bonds into the same basket, for example "bond rout set to continue", referring to the US and Australian 10 year government bonds. But government bonds do not behave in the same way as corporate bonds – for most corporate bond investors losses, if any, will be minor
Opinion
The sharks have been circling the bond market for years claiming the 25 year bull market has come to an end. This time it seems they might be right
Trade opportunities
Qantas and Virgin Australia have issued new bonds into the AUD and USD markets respectively
Company factsheets
Qantas was founded in 1920 and has grown to become Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. While the key business remains the transport of airline passengers, the group has grown to include a number of complementary segments: Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, Qantas Freight, Jetstar and Qantas Loyalty (Frequent Flyer)
Company factsheets
Qantas was founded in 1920 and has grown to become Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. While the key business remains the transport of airline passengers, the group has grown to include a number of complementary segments: Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, Qantas Freight, Jetstar and Qantas Loyalty (Frequent Flyer)
Opinion
Qantas has launched a new Australian dollar fixed rate bond, maturing in 2023. The question for potential investors is, which is better — the share or the bond?
Week in review
Clinton wins the first presidential debate, British PM Theresa May confirms dates for Brexit and new issuance in both AUD and USD
Company factsheets
Qantas was founded in 1920 and has grown to become Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. While the key business remains the transport of airline passengers, the group has grown to include a number of complementary segments: Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, Qantas Freight, Jetstar and Qantas Loyalty (Frequent Flyer)