š Why Allocating To Bonds Is More Attractive in 2023
Last year, the bear market in bonds shocked markets and raised questions about the role of fixed-income securities in portfolios. The primary driver of this was, until 2021, inflation had been steadily falling for 40 years, pushing interest rates lower and bond prices higher. This period supported the idea that bonds act as a stable foundation for portfolios, counterbalancing the price swings in stocks and other riskier assets. Naturally, with both stocks and bonds falling last year, many investors may wonder if they need to rethink the role of fixed income in their portfolios.
We discuss in this episode of The Wealth Effect Podcast:
š Fixed Income Sector Performance
š Current Bond Yields
š Corporate Bond Market Spreads
Show Notes
Matt Faubion, CFPĀ®
Founder - Wealth Manager
Faubion Wealth Management
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