A bad year in the high quality, intermediate maturity bonds is typically the same as a bad day or week in the stock market. (awealthofcommonsense.com)
While shortening duration can help mitigate interest rate risk, another approach to consider is one that balances exposure to the very front end of the curve with exposure to intermediate maturities for additional yield potential and lower volatility, given that rates are likely to rise slowly and stay historically low for the foreseeable future. (blackrockblog.com)
Therefore, bond investors should favor quality and «clean dirty shirt» sovereigns (U.S., Mexico and Brazil), as well as emphasize intermediate maturities that gradually shorten over the next few years. (thinkadvisor.com)