An allocation to government bonds within a multi-asset portfolio has traditionally played a vital role in terms of risk management and diversification. However, the decadelong bull era in both government bonds and equities has led investors to ask whether this assumption is still valid. Additionally, near-zero yields across the globe bring into question the cost associated with this diversification benefit.
Market data shows bonds and equities are not always the diversifiers investors assume, with periods where both asset classes fall together. Fidelity Adviser Solutions’ Paul Squirrell explores what long-term correlation data tells us and how incorporating annuities alongside bonds and drawdown could help deliver more resilient and sustainable retirement income strategies. 5-minute read
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