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High-Yield Bonds…Junk or Treasure? (S3 E5)
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S3 E5: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” aptly describes high-yield, or “junk,” bonds. Host Jeff Harrell offers insight into their characteristics and how they may be the most misunderstood asset class in the financial markets.
You’ll get recommendations on how to incorporate these securities into a diversified portfolio, with strategies that differ from typical advisor and investor approaches.
Understanding that high-yield bonds rely on mathematical calculations with predictable returns over time may lead you to consider them for your portfolio.
It is advisable to listen to this entire episode before investing in junk bonds, as risks associated with these investments must be fully understood before deciding to include them in your investment allocation.
(Season 3 Episode 5)
Resource Mentioned in Episode:
- Kiplinger article by Jeff Harrell, “Searching for Yield? Making a Case for High-Yield Bonds”
Other Episodes Referenced:
- Investing in Bonds…Funds or Individual Securities? (S3 E4)
- Investment Phases…Accumulation to Transition to Drawdown (S3 E1)
Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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