Fixed Income Investing - The Homecourt Advantage Part 1: Why We Believe Canadian Bonds Are Looking Attractive
By: David Stonehouse, Daniel Chivu • October 31, 2023
In the first half of a two-part series, the AGF Fixed Income team examines the Canadian bond market’s relative advantages over other developed market bonds, from a credit rating, yield, and currency advantage. In the second part of the series, we will highlight the Fixed Income Plus Fund’s relative positioning to Canadian bonds.
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Publication date: October 31, 2023