For a long time now the talk has been of the relative poor value offered by bonds and the movement from mainstream investors seeking regular income into equity alternatives. But there is more to the bond universe than meets the eye.

Instead of simple headline figure comparisons, investors would do well to weigh up the various offerings coming out of the bond fund sector and assessing the risk and return characteristics in comparison with the equity options.

This special report will look at the key issues for investors, specifically looking at the yield arguments in favour of equities and whether this stands up to scrutiny, whether ‘strategic’ bond funds deserve their growing reputation and what buying opportunities there are for bonds globally.

This special report is produced in association with Franklin Templeton. For fund information, click here.