Does it still make sense to hold bonds in a portfolio? The Role Of BondsGenerally bonds offer stability and income to a portfolio. A Little HistoryHistorically, bonds have been a great addition to a portfolio returning around 7.5% over recent decades. Also, this is written from the perspective of a U.S. investor when government bonds offer the prospect positive, albeit low, returns. Controlling RiskHowever, there remains a need to control risk in a portfolio for many investors.

Source: Forbes July 04, 2019 13:07 UTC