Bonds Are Having a Rough Year. Here Are 3 Actions That Can Help
by Matt Schaller, CFA®, CFP®
Jun 02, 2022
3 minutes
During the past few weeks, several clients have asked the question, “Why are my bond investments losing money?” They were surprised to see the results of their bond portfolio over the last year.
I understand why investors are perplexed. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is down 8.9% in 2022 through May 31. It’s no secret inflation, and the are causing stock market volatility. However, most investors view bonds as the safe part of their portfolio. While they are generally less volatile than stocks, rising interest rates are
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