5 Reasons why this is a Good Time to
Invest in Treasury Bills
Dear Esteemed Client,
2016 is rounding up and it has no
doubt been a discouraging investment environment with the negative investor
sentiments, particularly in the equity market largely driven by FX
devaluation, rising inflation, etc. Regardless, there are opportunities to
protect the value of your money through investment in Treasury
Bills.
Treasury bills are short-term debt
obligations backed by Federal Governments with a maturity of less than one
year. For instance, Nigerian Treasury Bills are securities issued by the
Central Bank of Nigeria on behalf of the Federal Government of
Nigeria.
5 reasons why this is a good time to Invest in Treasury
Bills:
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Attractive yields
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Yield/ income on Treasury Bills is
competitive.
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Upfront interest
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T-bill investments pay interests upfront
which allows investors take advantage of time value of money.
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Capital preservation
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Investment in Government Treasury bills gurantees the protection of your
capital.
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Risk-free and tax exempt
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Treasury bills are considered to have zero default risk and interest
income are tax exempt.
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PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION
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A diversified /well-balanced portfolio mix minimizes portfolio
volatility.
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Would it not be great if your friends and family took
advantage of smart investment opportunities? Share this email with them and
encourage them to share it with their contacts too. Even your young adults
can benefit from these tips and share it with their peers.
For more information, please contact us on 01 - 4488832 or
0700 CALL ARM (0700 2255 276).
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