Bonds

Modest rate cuts would be justified in this scenario, says US investment giant

Ongoing volatility in bond markets shouldn’t overshadow the long-term benefits of holding a broad spread of bonds as part of a diversified multi-asset portfolio.

Emerging from last year battered and bruised by bonds as inflation ripped through the global economy, many investors are understandably asking whether they should continue to own them. Can bonds still fulfil their roles as diversifiers and yield generators in multi-asset portfolios?

Drawdowns in global fixed income markets should not distract investors from the crucial role that bonds can play as a volatility dampener in their portfolios, says Viktor Nossek

Opportunities exist though caution is advised

Higher yields offer a fertile environment for fixed income

US high yield market is healthiest in years

Inflation hits 9.1%

ESG challenges are complicated and diverse for many asset classes, and fixed income is no exception

With real yields negative in many markets, where might you find the returns you need?