The massive jump in interest rates during the past year has surprised many investors – and had some negative impacts on portfolios.
Fixed-income investments lost value, as did heavily leveraged sectors such as real estate. Dividend-paying stocks – including banks, utilities and real estate investment trusts – took a hit, as the payouts in fixed income became an attractive alternative. To make matters worse, rising interest rates mean higher costs for individuals, particularly for those holding debt such as a mortgage or line of credit.
However, rising interest rates have also presented an opportunity for advisors and clients. Specifically, there are now short-term investments with payout rates greater than longer-term fixed-income vehicles – and with more predictable returns than equities.
The Globe and Mail asked our very own Maili Wong to weigh in on this important topic.
Read the whole article here. Here’s a preview of what Maili had to say:
