Bonds: Wrong Type of Risk, Wrong Time, Ep 296

It's at least a theory or at best, mere speculation, that we're already in a new regime, where bonds don't provide the same value in a balanced portfolio. A lot of things don’t work quite the way they normally would have in the past. I guess what’s good about this for the everyday investor keen to push forward with a bit more understanding - given the amount of change afoot, don't worry if you don't have a degree in this stuff already. You could skip the formal education and to be honest, it may make it easier.Central Banks and/or government, have created so many distortions with their interventions, that multiple patches are starting to rip at the seems. Personally, I can’t believe how far something that that can go on for, before things start to break. Then again, perhaps it’s always been broken, and that’s why it kind of why it works (and will always likely work).Both shares, and bonds have been declining at the same time though. That’s not suppose to happen.Check out the remainder of this article Greg Fleming is Head of Global Diversified Funds with Salt Funds, an Auckland based Investment manager. is https://www.saltfunds.co.nz/Check out the Sorted website for more info on bondsHey! Can we have a little chat?If you're picking up what I'm putting down, help me build the Everyday Investor community!Spread the word: Write a review anywhere you can, share posts on social media, vote for Pedro! Follow me on YouTube, and if you can, subscribe on Spotify also. Use the following referral/affiliate links. In some cases with these codes, I may receive a financial benefit - in other cases I've waived any benefit so you can get a better deal.Hatch: $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up and deposit $100NZD.Sharesies: $10 for you, and $10 for me, if you sign up for the first time.Easy Crypto: One of NZ's most trusted places to buy/sell your digital assets. Sharesight: Get 5 months free when you sign up to an annual (paid) subscription. CMC Markets: You and I both get $150 if you sign up using this link. *Note CFD's are incredibly high risk investment options(read more here)When you're reviewing your insurance plan or KiwiSaver, obtaining a mortgage or in need of financial advice, use Ungaro & Co Financial Services, the main partner of this podcast. Want to learn more about working with Darcy Ungaro, book in a free 15-min phone call - click on this link.Enough of the sales pitch, what else?1 - You're my inspiration! Most topics are inspired by YOUR questions or suggestions. So, what do want to hear? Ask me anything, suggest a topic!2 - Subscribe to YouTube to get earlier access, participate in live-recordings, and gain additional perspectives from Darcy Ungaro.3 - Sign up to the NZ Everyday Investor Newsletter! It's a newsletter, not a sales pitch: Sign up to our newsletter hereDisclaimer: Please act independent from any content provided in these episodes - it's not financial advice, because there's no accounting for your individual circumstances. Better be safe than sorry here - Do your own research, and take on board a broad range of opinions. Ideally, engage a financial adviser and pay for advice!