: A standout performer as default rates fell.
: The CEMBI index offered yields around 4.7% in early 2017. best bonds to buy 2017
: Suggested as a hedge against rising rates because its "coupons" reset along with prevailing interest rates. High-Performing Sectors in 2017 : A standout performer as default rates fell
Financial experts and major publications highlighted these specific funds as top performers for the 2017 climate: best bonds to buy 2017
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.