Should I Invest in Bonds Even in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Since interest rates are at all-time lows, does that mean we should sell our bonds? Joe answers this viewer’s question in 60 seconds. Important Points 0:09 "We certainly believe in the asset allocations; we have approximately 40%-50% in bonds. With bonds doing so well over the past thirty years, I'm concerned with the direction of the bonds and [wondering] if perhaps we should put more into other equities" 0:32 "We're in a huge bond bull market because when interest rates go down, bond prices go up. So interest rates are basically at all-time lows" 0:47 "You have to look at bonds a little bit differently; you want to look at bonds to damper the overall volatility of the overall portfolio" 0:55 "Depending on what your time frames, your goals and everything else is, you don't want to look at bonds as an income stream potentially...you want to look at a total return portfolio" 1:09 "You absolutely want to make sure that you have some safety in your overall portfolio. 40% in bonds sounds reasonable; the other 60% in equities you want to make sure that it's globally diversified - when equities go up your bond prices are going to stay straight. When equities go down, your bonds are going to save you" 1:24 "You definitely want to keep bonds in your portfolio even in a low-interest environment" 1:37 "The key I would say is look at a total return, don't look at each individual asset class" If you would like to schedule a free assessment with one of our CFP® professionals, click here: https://purefinancial.com/lp/free-assessment/ Make sure to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips and stay tuned for the next episode of “Your Money, Your Wealth.” Channels & show times: yourmoneyyourwealth.com https://purefinancial.com IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES: • Investment Advisory and Financial Planning Services are offered through Pure Financial Advisors, Inc. A Registered Investment Advisor. • Pure Financial Advisors Inc. does not offer tax or legal advice. Consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding specific situations. • Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice and are not intended as investment advice or to predict future performance. • Investing involves risk including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. • All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. • Intended for educational purposes only and are not intended as individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result. Before implementing any strategies discussed you should consult your tax and financial advisors.

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