Why Bond Funds Should Behave Like Bond Funds

You wouldn’t want your dog behaving like a cat, so why invest in a bond fund that behaves like a stock fund? In this podcast, Mike Gitlin — Capital Group’s head of fixed income — explains why this concept is so important for investors seeking a well diversified portfolio. Listen and learn: Why bond investors may want to avoid excessive credit risk How “bond math” can protect you from rising interest rates Why the outlook for the U.S. economy matters to bond investors And what exactly is the “Post-Post Crisis Period?” Your host, Matt Miller, is the policy and communications advisor for Capital Group. An author and former Washington Post columnist, Matt was previously co-host of the public radio program Left, Right & Center. This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.  Do you have any topics for Capital Ideas? Please contact our editorial team at [email protected]. Related: Three Principles of Fixed Income Investing in the Post-Post-Crisis Environment The Capital Ideas website is not intended for use outside the U.S. In Canada, please visit thecapitalgroup.com/ca for Capital Group insights.