BWFA has been underweighting allocations to bonds and other interest-rate-sensitive investments, given that many of these choices pay very little, and there is a risk to principle eroding, if interest rates go up. Bonds may not be as glamorous as stocks or commodities, but they could be a component of some investment portfolios. Bonds are […]
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Bonds, Interest Rates, and the Impact of Inflation
There are two fundamental ways that you can profit from owning bonds: from the interest that bonds pay, or from any increase in the bond’s price. Many people who invest in bonds because they want a steady stream of income are surprised to learn that bond prices can fluctuate, just as they do with any […]