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Rising rates put the “40” to the test
As rates move higher, we look at fixed income performance amid rising rate environments, highlighting sub-investment grade’s strong relative returns.
Credit market commentary: October 2020
Credit markets remained positive in October, despite experiencing weakness during the last week of the month alongside a sell-off in equities.
Does duration matter?
We outline why core fixed income indexes are now much more interest-rate sensitive than ever before and offer mitigation options for investors concerned with heightened interest rate sensitivity.
Rates continue recent rise despite sharp stock sell-off
Rates climbed higher this week while the S&P 500 was down nearly -5%. We look at the risk rates’ recent rise presents to fixed income investments.
Even a small rate rise highlights bonds’ weakness
Traditional bonds have seen three months of negative returns. Our chart offers a cautionary outlook on bond returns in today’s rate environment.
Low yields have broken the traditional “40” bond portfolio
Traditional bonds are providing little yield with more interest rate risk than ever. Our chart looks at the asymmetrical risk-return outlook.
