Bond
Bonds usually contain a lower risk measure than stocks. As we know, the bond market has struggled in 2022, but investors with a longer-term should consider these bond ETFs to balance their portfolios. It could be a good time to dollar-cost average into bond funds that will perform well in 2022 and beyond.
This year's stock market volatility and increased talk of a global recession are being driven by rising borrowing costs as well as rising commodity prices due to inflation. However, the bond market expects year-end inflation to be well below the consumer price index headlines. In addition, yields are higher and spreads are wider. Higher coupon rates on new issues and lower bond prices are usually better entry points.
When bond yields increase, prices decrease, and when bond yields decrease, prices increase (in a reverse trend). Generally, the bond's interest rate moves up when the bond market trends down, as it is driven by the supply and demand for investment money. Some people suggest that it is the right time to buy bonds because interest rates are rising, but at the same time, the price is also going down. I also wonder if the interest rate earned might not be enough for the price to further go down, so need to DYODD (Do your own due diligence) when making any decision to buy bond or not.
Bond ETFs cover a variety of strategies that can perform well in an inflationary, rising-rate environment, and are more ideally suited for those investors seeking portfolio protection through the fixed-income market:
If you are looking for stability offered by government bonds, then this is the one for you due to the strength and stability of the US economy. With recent increases in interest rates, these bonds are now offering a significantly higher yield. However, a continued uptrend in rates does carry interest rate risk for this type of bond.
This ETF provides exposure to all aspects of the fixed-income markets, primarily the investment-grade bond market, which includes both government and corporate bonds. This iShares fund is a low-cost, well-diversified ETF that is a good starting point for bond investors.
Corporate bonds generally offer higher yields than treasuries, but if you want to reduce your risk a little bit, this might be a good choice. This portfolio of bonds has an average maturity of under three years for the short term. This yield is usually better than government bond ETFs and offers a lower risk profile compared to long-term corporate bond funds, which have more uncertainty due to time and the economy. When interest rates are expected to go up, it is advisable to get rid of investing in long-term bonds.
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