1059 Midway through 2015, the JSE All Share Index has taken a huge knock and the hunt for stable income sources for annuity investors continues. And it seems to be increasingly challenging. Most investors now face the task of matching their income needs with asset classes that provide stable income yields. In addition, investments need to keep pace with inflation and retain their capital value. Is this possible, given the volatility in the market today and that reported inflation does not always seem to reflect what the man on the street experiences? And what of the possible risk underlying these asset classes?