This week, I’m talking about 5 types of bonds to own now. 

Earlier this week I mentioned that govt issued bonds in Germany are yielding negative .6% at the moment. So if you think rates in the US are low, go over to Deutschland where you’ll get less money back when the bond matures than what you originally purchased the bond for.

But there are places outside the United States and Germany where rates are better, and that’s what I’m talking about today. 

The interest rate environment varies from country to country, and the exchange rate varies from country to country as well, which means there are always opportunities for bond investors if you’re willing to invest outside of the United States. 

So if you’re desperate for more yield, consider investing in foreign bonds where yields are usually higher than here in the US. You have to be very careful about this though. In my opinion, the most prudent way to invest in foreign bonds is through mutual funds and ETFs. You’ll want the diversification that these funds can provide to minimize your risk, and you’ll definitely want to dig a little deeper and make sure that the quality of the bonds are solid.

I’d stick with bonds from the developed world for safety as well. There are plenty of options and right now you can find foreign bonds that will pay you a higher income than what you can get by investing in US bonds exclusively. 

That’s it for today. Thanks for listening. My name is Ashley Micciche and this is the One Minute Retirement Tip.

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