Investing in a 5% Bond World: The Barbell
For wealth professionals working on fixed-income allocations, the episode presents one manager's framework for bond positioning when long-term yields are elevated. It also identifies the specific WisdomTree funds discussed alongside that framework.
Summary
By the bonds & fixed income deskThis WisdomTree Basis Points episode features Kevin Flanagan outlining a barbell approach for investing in a "5% bond world." The description says growth, sticky inflation, policy uncertainty and Treasury supply have pushed long-term yields to multi-decade highs. It also lists several WisdomTree fixed-income funds mentioned in the podcast.
- The episode outlines a barbell approach for investing in a "5% bond world."
- The description cites growth, sticky inflation, policy uncertainty and Treasury supply as factors behind multi-decade highs in long-term yields.
- The podcast is part of WisdomTree's Basis Points series and features Kevin Flanagan.
- Funds mentioned include USFR, AGZD, HYZD, AGGY and WTBN.
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