Are bonds the underrated star of the investment firmament and a must-have for every portfolio? In this exciting expert talk, Paul Jung from iShares reveals exciting insights, market trends and innovative strategies that could open new doors for investors.
In recent years, investors have been faced with a volatile interest rate environment. After a phase of high interest rates and the European Central Bank’s recent decision in October 2024 to lower key interest rates, bonds are once again becoming the focus of investors.
As part of the Expert talks The basics of bonds were discussed, including their different types and their role in a balanced portfolio. Paul Jung from iShares emphasized that bonds not only offer stable income, but can also serve as a hedge against stock market fluctuations.
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Particularly highlighted was the return of the negative correlation between bonds and stocks, which provides investors with additional diversification opportunities. In addition, Paul Jung has Expert talks Innovative investment instruments such as “iBond ETFs” were presented, which make it possible to invest specifically in bonds with fixed maturities while taking advantage of the advantages of ETFs, such as liquidity and cost efficiency.
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The iShares product strategy specialist made it clear that the current interest rate environment offers attractive opportunities for bond investors. With the prospect of further possible interest rate cuts, bonds could play an even more significant role in investment portfolios in the coming years.
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Paul Jung is part of the product strategy team for iShares ETFs. He works on the further development of the bond ETF product range, develops market- and customer-specific application options and thus drives the adaptation of bond ETFs. He previously worked for BlackRock on a cross-divisional project in the German banking market. Before joining BlackRock, Paul worked at DWS for twelve years. Most recently, he was a portfolio manager for systematic investment solutions and managed both equity and fixed income mandates.