Bond yields are really low. What’s an investor craving yield to do?
5 years ago

Bond yields are really low. What’s an investor craving yield to do?

CNN  

New York CNN Business — If you’ve been putting cash into bonds because you want an investment that offers steady income, then you can’t be too pleased. Look abroad in the bond market That’s why some experts are urging investors to take on a bit more risk and buy stocks that offer high dividends. “Don’t overpay for stocks with high dividend yields.” Instead, Temple said that there might be better opportunities for investors to buy bonds of other countries that still offer decent yields. Good opportunities exist in higher-rated corporate bonds in Asia and other emerging markets as well, said David Norris, head of US credit for TwentyFour Asset Management. Lower yields might be safer bets Still, stocks could be good options for skittish investors too, according to Kurt Spieler, chief investment officer of wealth management at First National Bank of Omaha.

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