Stocks with a history of consistently growing their dividends have historically tended to perform well and exhibit less
volatility in a rising rate environment, while high yielding dividends, often considered «bond - like proxies,» have tended to be more vulnerable (due to their high debt levels) and have historically followed bond performance when rates rise.
Not exact matches
Morgane Delledonne reviews the current market conditions and the ETF strategies that can be employed to improve portfolio outcomes, including; managing duration
in a
rising interest
rate environment, achieving superior yields through quality screening and harvesting high option premiums, whilst dampening portfolio
volatility.
Also keep
in mind that flexible bond strategies have the potential to outperform
in rising and flat interest
rate environments, and can help provide meaningful diversification, which may reduce overall
volatility in a portfolio.
Discount callables are a better choice when the investor believes
volatility will be low but prefers more protection
in an
environment of
rising interest
rates.
Historical analysis of municipal bond behavior relative to U.S. Treasuries
in rising rate environments points to potential opportunity for attractive tax - exempt yields without the
volatility commonly associated with Treasuries.
An expensive market and declining earnings growth
in an
environment of artificially low interest
rates that have encouraged leverage both at the individual and corporate level will also contribute to
rising volatility, both realized and expected.
Can be especially effective
in a
rising rate environment, offering a lower
volatility of principal and more stable returns than those of a longer - term short duration strategy
Discount callables would generally be chosen when the investor believes
volatility will be low but prefers more protection
in an
environment of
rising interest
rates.