Prices of fixed rate bonds of course fall as bond yields rise. (indexologyblog.com)
The interest rate on fixed rate bonds is set when the bonds are issued and is shown as a percentage of the face value (usually $ 100) of the bond. (moneysmart.gov.au)
Over the last 25 years some high quality fixed rate bonds have provided comparable, and in some cases, better than average returns, compared to Australian and international shares and listed property. (moneysmart.gov.au)