Government bonds provide a liquid hedge against volatility in equity returns. While cash reduces equity portfolio volatility, it does not provide the necessary interest rate exposure, which delivers a ...

Should you have short-term bonds in your portfolio? Yes. I’d argue that short-term bonds are one of the key asset classes that most investors should own, in addition to cash and large-cap stocks. In ...

Effective portfolio management strategies, such as tracking interest payments and maturity dates, considering reinvestment options, and understanding when to sell bonds before maturity, can help ...

Should you have bonds in your portfolio? If you already have equity exposure, taxable bonds could be a logical addition, thanks to their ability to generate income and reduce risk. In this series on ...

In a year of volatile markets and a resilient economy, bond markets have quietly delivered compelling results. With strong total returns through mid-year and the prospect of rate cuts on the horizon, ...