Personally I'm in Intermediates (30 %), and willing to take the modest hit, in exchange for
the overall portfolio protection they provide against an equity downturn.
Not exact matches
Like you, I have decades until I need any retirement income, so I don't really need bonds as part of a downside
protection part of my
portfolio, yet I still hold typically upwards of 40 % bonds
overall.
«Inclusion of the Silver Bullion Trust in a
portfolio can increase
overall risk - adjusted returns, and offer downside
protection from inflation.
If you have such holdings within your
portfolio, there are attractive ways to repurpose such assets where they again can play a role in your
overall financial plan such as for long - term care insurance
protection.