: Suggested as a hedge against rising rates because its "coupons" reset along with prevailing interest rates. High-Performing Sectors in 2017
: Recommended for its ability to find value by "outsmarting" traditional rating agencies.
ICBC, biggest bank in the world issues certified green - Climate Bonds best bonds to buy 2017
: A top pick due to its "unconstrained" nature, allowing it to navigate rising rates. Yield : 2.4% at the time of recommendation.
In 2017, the bond market faced a "rising-rate environment" as the Federal Reserve moved toward normalization with multiple interest rate hikes. Because bond prices typically fall when rates rise, the "best" buys focused on minimizing interest rate risk while seeking higher yields from specific sectors like corporate and emerging market debt. : Suggested as a hedge against rising rates
: 2017 saw significant growth in this sector, particularly from issuers like the Climate Bonds Initiative reporting on record-breaking issuances for renewable energy projects. Key Strategies Used in 2017
: Heavy investment in asset-backed bonds and private mortgages. Yield : 2
Investors found the most success in 2017 by looking beyond standard U.S. Treasuries: