4 Tips on How to Build a Better Bond Position
It’s not easy being a bond investor. The struggle is real. Yields are low. Returns are flat. Meanwhile the S&P 500 stock market index rose nearly 27% in 2021 (Source: Morninstar.com). Bonds are like the quiet wallflower at the holiday party, overshadowed by the life of the party, the stock market. However, bonds can still have a place in your portfolio for many reasons, including diversifying away from stocks and providing interest income.
In other words, if you plan on sticking with bonds, here’s my advice on what to do. (And for more fixed income insights, “Bonds and Beyond – Ideas and insights
