Looking to outpace the bond bear

For the past 30 years, garnering sufficient investment income could be as simple as investing in an assortment of Treasury bonds.
APR 23, 2012
For the past 30 years, garnering sufficient investment income could be as simple as investing in an assortment of Treasury bonds. Today, investors are confronting the possibility of earning negative real returns for years to come on what once was regarded as a virtually risk-free asset. That prospect, combined with an improving outlook for the U.S. economy and for Europe to work through its issues, has caused growing numbers of investors to consider diversifying beyond Treasuries. Two options that have captured investor attention are high yield and emerging market bonds, historically higher-risk asset classes, according to this white paper from Federated Investors.

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