After a period of rising rates and market volatility, investors are asking whether the opportunity in fixed income has changed. In this episode, we explore:
Why bond yields are higher today
- How investors can use corporate vs. government vs. target maturity bonds in a portfolio
- Where investors can find attractive risk-adjusted returns
If today's yield environment persists, what could that mean for investors in the years ahead?
Join Benjamin Chim, Managing Director, Head of Credit, TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) and Sayada Nabi, Associate, Client Portfolio Management, TDAM as they discuss the changing fixed income landscape, the opportunities created by higher yields, and how investors can use different types of bonds to build portfolios in today's market.
Highlights include:
2:03 Why did stocks and bonds both fall in 2022?
Stocks and bonds both fell because rapid interest rate hikes pushed bond prices lower and increased concerns about economic growth.
7:31 Why do bonds look more attractive today?
Bonds offer higher starting yields today, providing investors with greater income and return potential than in 2022.
11:38 How can higher yields improve fixed income returns?
Higher yields can provide more income, help offset market volatility, and create opportunities for capital gains if rates decline.
14:16 How do corporate, government, and target maturity bonds compare? Government bonds focus on stability, corporate bonds offer additional yield, and target maturity bond ETFs combine diversification with a defined maturity date.
19:56 What are the benefits of a bond ladder?
A bond ladder can balance income, liquidity, and reinvestment risk by spreading investments across different maturity dates.
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