Ep 83: Are Bonds Broken? What the Worst Decade in Treasuries Really Means

For years, bonds were viewed as the boring, dependable part of a portfolio—but the last decade has challenged that assumption in a big way. What happened exposed risks many investors never really thought about, while also creating a very different opportunity set today.

In this episode, we'll look at what changed, why it matters, and how investors should think about bonds going forward.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Why "safe" refers to credit risk, not day-to-day price stability. How duration measures a bond's sensitivity to changes in interest rates. What caused long-term Treasuries to lose 20-30% or more over the past decade. How today's 5% long-term yields change the math for new bond buyers. How to match bond duration to the job you need that money to do. RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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