Shares

When we talk about shares, we mean company shares, bonds and exchange traded funds (ETFs).

What are company shares? 

Company shares (sometimes called stocks) are units of ownership of a company which are bought and sold through stock exchanges.

What are bonds?

Bonds are loans to a government (government bonds, gilts) or a company (corporate bonds), usually for a set length of time.

What company shares or bonds can I invest in?

You can invest in company shares, government bonds or corporate bonds quoted on a regulated stock exchange, for example, a Public Limited Company or bond quoted on the Irish Stock Exchange.

What is an exchange traded fund (ETF)?

An ETF is like an index or tracker fund, and it trades on regulated stock exchanges just like company shares. You can invest in ETFs linked to commodities such as gold, water and clean energy, and check prices online, just like shares.

What types of ETFs can I invest in?

You can invest in ETFs based on specialist sectors such as

•     commodities

•     small, mid and large cap securities

•     bonds

•     private equity

You can invest in company shares, bonds and ETFs through the following products

• Synergy Executive Pension

• Synergy Personal Pension

• Synergy approved retirement funds

• Synergy Buy Out Bond

You can invest in ETFs through the Synergy Investment Bond

You can invest in company shares and bonds through the Synergy PRSA by execution only stockbroking.