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Investing in Bonds #3: Rollin’ Down the...Yield Curve

2020/10/20
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Discusses the inverse relationship between bond prices and interest rates, and how holding bonds to maturity can result in inferior returns if interest rates rise.

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Today I’m tackling part 3 of our four-part series on investing in bonds.

Specifically, I’m sharing why buying bonds and holding them to maturity might not be the best strategy. 

In fact, if interest rates go up and we maintain a normal yield environment, it’s possible that holding bonds to maturity will result in inferior returns. 

So if you want to continue learning how bond returns are generated and where there might be opportunities in this asset class, today’s episode is for you.