A rise in long-term interest rates amid the end of the Fed's quantitative easing program will make it more difficult to find the point at which the reward for investing is sufficient to compensate for the duration and credit risks
Although corporate, high-yield and global bonds offer a substantial pickup in yield over Government of Canada bonds, these higher-return issues come with their fair share of peril. Buyer beware when swimming in dangerous waters
Returns in the high-yield debt market have been spectacular this year based on the increased appetite for junk bonds
The financial crisis has brought up the issue of the U.S.’s willingness to cover its debts. Now may be the time to look elsewhere for safety
While investment-grade bonds won’t appreciate in an economic climate in which interest rates are expected to rise, correctly chosen bonds can help your clients build value in both their RRSPs and their non-registered accounts
There's no consensus on when the Fed will end its quantitative easing, which will cause interest rates and bond yields to rise
There are various reasons why floating-rate notes are much in favour, but keep in mind their scarcity and checkered history
The unfortunate situation in Detroit has increased the focus on munis, but there's not much to worry about in Canada
The Fed's suggestion about withdrawing bond market price support struck a chord - and the rush for the exits began
With North American bonds offering a pittance for security, you'll find some good opportunities overseas