Income and investment funds

An income fund focuses on providing a regular income rather than growth of the capital amount. Income funds are mutual funds where different investor funds are pooled together and invested in stocks, bonds and other securities.

Income funds have long been regarded as consistent reliable performers generating strong levels of income returns. They are an extremely popular investor tool and there is a wide variety of income funds to choose from.

Investment funds are popular because they allow investors to spread the risk and benefit from the expertise of professional fund managers. However, with more and more investment funds to choose from making the right choice can be difficult so it is important to read the small print and speak to a qualified professional if you are not sure.

	Property Funds: Are they a good investment? Property prices in the UK have increased consistently over the last two decades but does investing in property funds offer the same type of opportunity?
	New investment funds from Nationwide Investors may find Nationwide Building Society offers them improved choice as it has unveiled three new investment funds - the BlackRock UK Income Fund, Newton Balanced Fund and First State Global Resources Fund.
	Barclays launches 6% regular income bond Barclays Wealth has introduced a new bond offering investors a monthly income of six per cent pa equivalent over a six year term.
	Halifax unveils Income Generator 2 The Halifax has launched its Income Generator 2 investment product that offers a potential return of 7.2 per cent annually for five years dependent on the performance of the FTSE 100.
	Acclaim for Fidelity investment funds Fidelity has received plaudits for two of its investment funds which have just been given the seal of approval from a ratings agency.