Investment

Bonds are regarded as a defensive asset class since they are less volatile than other asset classes like equities. Many investors use bonds as a source of diversification in their portfolios to assist minimize volatility and total portfolio risk. What percentage of my portfolio should be bonds? Keep 60% of your portfolio in stocks and […]

Since the end of the Great Recession, the 10-year yield has been hovering around 3%. The last time rates were above this level was during the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes in 2018, however that wave of monetary hawkishness faded soon. Due to the perception of limited long-term economic growth, the 10-year was only 2% heading

During a Reddit AMA I hosted in November, I was asked the following question. I didn’t get a chance to respond live to the question, so here it is. Question: My primary investing vehicle at the moment is index funds. 27 years old. While I know I should be holding some bonds, the pandemic has

If you’re approaching retirement age or are a more conservative investor in general, investing your 401(k) assets in bonds may make sense. However, doing so may cost you in the long run in terms of portfolio growth. Talking to your 401(k) plan administrator or financial advisor about the best strategy to weather a bear market

Since the end of the Great Recession, the 10-year yield has been hovering around 3%. The last time rates were above this level was during the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes in 2018, however that wave of monetary hawkishness faded soon. Due to the perception of limited long-term economic growth, the 10-year was only 2% heading

When deciding whether to invest in bonds or stocks, you must weigh the risks and benefits. Bonds are safer for a reason: you can expect a lower return on your money when you invest in them. Stocks, on the other hand, often mix some short-term uncertainty with the possibility of a higher return on your

Since the end of the Great Recession, the 10-year yield has been hovering around 3%. The last time rates were above this level was during the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes in 2018, however that wave of monetary hawkishness faded soon. Due to the perception of limited long-term economic growth, the 10-year was only 2% heading

Bonds are still significant today because they generate consistent income and protect portfolios from risky assets falling in value. If you rely on your portfolio to fund your expenditures, the bond element of your portfolio should keep you safe. You can also sell bonds to take advantage of decreasing risky asset prices. Are bonds safe

Since the end of the Great Recession, the 10-year yield has been hovering around 3%. The last time rates were above this level was during the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes in 2018, however that wave of monetary hawkishness faded soon. Due to the perception of limited long-term economic growth, the 10-year was only 2% heading

CDs and bonds are both considered safe-haven assets, with minimal risk and modest returns. Should you invest in bonds or CDs? CDs and bonds are both considered safe-haven assets, with minimal risk and modest returns. A CD may offer a better return than a bond when interest rates are high. A bond may be the