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Read more about the article Do bonds belong in my portfolio?

Do bonds belong in my portfolio?

For decades, professionals have constructed "balanced" portfolios using the 60/40 stock/bond ratio as a template. Other variations pushed a bond allocation equal to the investor's age, or other such rules…

Continue ReadingDo bonds belong in my portfolio?
  • Post published:November 1, 2020
  • Post category:Dividend investing/DIY Investing/Investing for beginners
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