Corporate bonds are considered to be
riskier than government bonds because the investment grade rating of corporate bonds varies depending on the debt issuance and revenue of the company.
Since high - yield bonds have far more credit risk
than government bonds of the same maturity, investors should naturally expect higher returns.
Corporate bonds tend to carry a higher level of
risk than government bonds, but they generally are associated with higher potential yields.
However, corporate bonds have a comparatively shorter maturity period that government bonds and pays more interest
than government bonds as well.
Another tactic for higher yield in a rising rate market is to select corporate
rather than government bonds, while keeping in mind the added risk of these holdings.
Corporate bonds pay a higher interest rates (or «coupon») so these bonds are repaid
quicker than government bonds, which pay a lower interest rate.
Dividend stocks currently yield more
than government bonds in major markets such as Canada and may remain a valuable source of income even as interest rates slowly begin to rise south of the border.
Dividend stocks currently yield
more than government bonds in major markets such as Canada and may remain a valuable source of income even as interest rates slowly begin to rise south of the border.
Scoff all you want at the lowly GIC but for the first time, perhaps ever, it may be a better option for your fixed - income
portfolio than government bonds.
The sweet spot these days is probably corporate investment - grade bonds with terms of three to seven years, or GICs, both of which offer higher yields
than government bonds without significantly more risk.
With numerous international regions engulfed in turmoil, investors are looking for safe havens and for investments with the potential to provide better
returns than government bonds, he noted.
That's in large part because dividend yields have been considerably higher
than government bonds in most developed markets including Canada over this time.
Given the risk of rising interest rates, you might reduce your interest - rate risk by favoring shorter - term bonds, but stick with corporate
rather than government bonds, so you don't give up too much yield.
Depending on your comfort level, the idea of choosing fixed income
other than government bonds / GICs / cash has some appeal (especially with historically low gov» t bond yields) but just be sure you understand the products you are buying, the inherent risks, the embedded options, the liquidity, the seniority of the debt.
That's in large part because dividend yields have been considerably
higher than government bonds in most developed markets including Canada over this time.
What's more, GICs pay higher
yields than government bonds: today you can build a five - year ladder with an average yield over 2 %, with no credit risk and no chance of a capital loss.
Jeremy Racicot, CFP and co-founder of The Bay West Group, is putting his clients» fixed - income dollars into corporate bonds, or company debt, because they pay
more than government bonds.
Since corporate bonds are riskier
than government bonds, these funds are not equivalent.
Corporate bonds are riskier
than government bonds, but offer higher yields.
Right now, yields for REIT's are about 3 % higher
than government bond yields, meaning REIT investors are being well compensated for taking on additional risk.
Mortgage debt was reinstated at much higher rates
than government bonds were.
We also recommend many corporate bonds which offer higher yields
than government bonds, but also carry a higher element of risk.
They are more risky
than government bonds.
Corporate bonds usually offer higher yields
than government bonds or certificates of deposit, reflecting higher risk.
Note that the Sears bond has a higher yield throughout the period, reflecting the fact a corporate bond trades at higher yields
than a government bond.