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Why Bond Funds Should Behave Like Bond Funds
Why Bond Funds Should Behave Like Bond Funds
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
You wouldn’t want your dog behaving like a cat, so why invest in a bond fund that behaves like a stock fund? In this podcast, Mike Gitlin — Capital Group’s head of fixed income — explains why this concept is so important for investors seeking a well diversified portfolio. Listen and learn: Why bond investors may want to avoid excessive credit risk How “bond math” can protect you from rising interest rates Why the outlook for the U.S. economy matters to bond investors And what exactly is the “Post-Post Crisis Period?” Your host, Matt Miller, is the policy and communications advisor for Capital Group. An author and former Washington Post columnist, Matt was previously co-host of the public radio program Left, Right & Center. Do you have any topics for Capital Ideas? Please contact our editorial team at CapitalIdeas@capgroup.com. Related: Three Principles of Fixed Income Investing in the Post-Post-Crisis Environment The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, please visit thecapitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.
Released:
Jul 21, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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