Bond prices have been volatile in recent years as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to combat high inflation, but with rate cuts paused, investors may still be able to take advantage of attractive yields in short-term bonds. Here’s what you should know about short-term bond funds and some of the best ones to consider
Given the current gold prices and the average consumption over the past five years, India is expected to consume gold worth approximately $70 billion in 2025. While concerns over the widening current account deficit (CAD) persist, they often overshadow the broader perspective. Gold continues to provide a buffer for Indian households during economic turbulence and
In recent times, silver has attracted a lot of attention from investors, and it is even performing better than gold. Historically, silver has remained under gold’s shadow. But if we look at the returns delivered by both precious metals in 1 year, silver has outperformed gold. In the last 1 year, silver prices have jumped
Gold prices in India have been rising steadily for the past few years. If we look at the data after March 2020, gold prices (24 karat) have more than doubled to Rs 88,500 per 10 grams. This tremendous surge has now further increased the inclination of investors towards various other gold-linked investments, including gold exchange-traded
Investors may want to consider bonds to help navigate the market’s recent volatility. Joanna Gallegos, BondBloxx co-founder and CEO, recommends prioritizing income and high-yield bonds. “It can be really important to start looking at fixed income as you start to diversify and manage more risk,” she told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” on Monday. Gallegos also suggests