The Value of Bonds in a Retirement Portfolio #91

Bonds are a popular component in people’s retirement portfolio. Either when retired or leading up to it. Today’s video explains why this is the case and things to think about when making a decision as to whether to own them too. We also talk about different types of bonds, how they differ, and what that means for someone’s portfolio.

Example bonds that represent some of the different types of bonds that were mentioned in the video:

- Short term US Government Bonds -

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?assetClass=class-bonds&groupField=index&bondType=Government&bm=0-3&from=search&isin=IE00BKWD3C98

- Long term US Government Bonds -

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?assetClass=class-bonds&groupField=index&bondType=Government&bm=10%252B&from=search&isin=IE00BSKRJZ44

- US Corporate Bonds -

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?assetClass=class-bonds&groupField=none&bondType=Corporate&bm=All%2Bmaturities&sortField=ter&sortOrder=asc&from=search&isin=IE00BGYWFK87

- Global Bonds (developed and emerging countries included) -

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?assetClass=class-bonds&groupField=none&bm=All%2Bmaturities&sortField=ter&sortOrder=asc®ion=World&from=search&isin=IE00B3F81409

- Global Developed Countries Bonds -

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?query=developed++bond&groupField=index&from=search&isin=LU0908508731#overview

- Global Emerging Countries Bonds -

https://www.justetf.com/en/etf-profile.html?query=emerging++bond&groupField=index&from=search&isin=IE00BLRPQP15

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Please note, this video is not a recommendation. Seek independent financial advice based on your specific personal circumstances to ensure that the decisions you make are right for your unique situation.