This is because the correlation changed around 2022, as bonds came under pressure at a time of rising interest rates. “Before 2022, interest rates were negative: today bonds offer really healthy positive yields,” says Geoghegan. If you buy an ETF bond fund, you’ll have broker fees in addition to a management fee. You can sell your bond or bond fund through a broker in the normal way. See also: The risks of leaving money on deposit, How to invest in shares and How to invest in a fund.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2026 08:31 UTC