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A guide to owning bonds as global markets sell off
Advisers argue fixed income can still play a role in diversified portfolios even during a broad bond-market rout.
The Wall Street Journal Markets looks at how investors can think about holding bonds when bond prices are falling as part of a broader global sell off.
The article says advisers continue to view fixed income as a potential portfolio diversifier, despite the volatility and pressure in bond markets.
It frames the guidance around diversification, emphasizing that bonds may still have a place in a portfolio rather than being treated as a single-purpose asset during periods of stress.