Hike Cycle’s Stage Suggests Buying Bonds Now
With the end of the Fed’s tightening cycle near, allocating to bonds now may offer greater returns than waiting until later to invest.
Strong Tax-loss Capture Opportunities Across Sectors
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With the end of the Fed’s tightening cycle near, allocating to bonds now may offer greater returns than waiting until later to invest.
International stocks with strong earnings growth may still present a good entry point for investors.
Now may be a good time for investors to increase bond allocations in their portfolios for better risk-adjusted return potential over the long term.
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