I prefer US government bonds ahead of corporate bonds
A portfolio split of 60% US Treasuries and 40% investment-grade corporate bonds emerges as the efficient frontier.
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The rand: more than meets the eye
Ahead of South Africa’s election, foreign asset managers increased their exposure as the 10-year bond yield gap reached 8%. Recent fluctuations, driven by speculative futures and options trading underscore the complex forces at play behind the rand’s performance.
Why I have turned bullish on South African assets
A comparison of current market behaviour with the pivotal 1994 election period points to the potential for a rally in the rand and financial shares.
