It was as long and fruitful a life as any investment strategy could hope for. For more than three decades, the classic portfolio of 60% equities and 40% bonds has delivered a terrific balance of risk and return for investors.
Artemis' Stephen Snowden says that the structure of passive bond funds means the way they react to market crashes couldn't be more counterproductive.
Growth forecasts for 2026 are generally being revised up for US companies as the benefits of deregulation and fiscal measures in the One Big Beautiful Bill start coming through, underpinning a still resilient setup for the high-yield fixed income market.
Explore how bonds serve as a critical tool for investors to manage risk, generate income, and maintain portfolio stability amid evolving market conditions.
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