Stick with bond funds and cash? ETF experts rethink popular portfolio strategies for 2024
Publishing timestamp: 2023-11-24 11:42:34
Summary
The article suggests that investors should reconsider popular allocation strategies and prepare for a lower-rate environment. It mentions that money market funds have earned competitive yields compared to the 10-year U.S. Treasury note, but as interest rates decrease, the popularity and yields of fixed income products could falter. The article recommends considering shorter-duration bond funds and actively managed strategies to mitigate volatility and increase yield. It also advises setting up mental accounts and goals to be prepared for higher-risk opportunities.
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Keywords: business news, u.s. 10 year treasury, ishares 1-3 year treasury bond etf, stock markets, investment strategy, markets, interest rates, money market funds, ishares barclays u.s. treasury bond, exchange-traded funds,