Investing in Bonds
Investing in bonds can take many forms, but the key to understanding the bond markets is that when you buy a bond, you are lending someone money, be it a government or an organisation. And the less creditworthy the organisation you're lending to, the more reward you should expect for doing it.
See below for more, or browse the full selection of articles on corporate bonds, junk bonds, government bonds and US Treasuries.
Why you should go against the grain in bonds
Gilts may not be the most fashionable of investments in these inflationary times. But who cares about fashion? One in particular has been one of the most successful...
Why bonds look an attractive bet right now
With inflation on the up, investing in bonds might not spring immediately to mind. But with good-value investments thin on the ground, there are still some appealing bonds to be found.
Everyone’s got advice. Here’s mine: sell bonds
America's bond buyers will regret their loans to the US government, says Bill Bonner. Inflation is on the rise and the Fed is too scared to raise interest rates.
Why it may be time to get into gilts
Central banks are in a pickle – they don't know whether to cut interest rates or raise them. And while the current state of the economy is bad news for equities, what does it mean for gilts?
Three ways bonds can help you beat inflation
In times of fast-rising prices, bonds are usually the last thing you’d want...
Protect your portfolio with index-linked bonds
As central banks print more money to shore up the financial system, index-linked...
