Partner Insight: Is 'strategic' still a dirty word? That depends...

Some strategic bond funds are more effective than others

Gareth Jones
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Strategic bond funds were a dirty word last year. But some are more strategic than others.

In this interactive video, we look at how a strategic bond fund can offer genuine flexibility, as well as the options for income and for a building-block approach through ETFs.

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