: A standout performer as default rates fell.
: A strong option for Canadian investors seeking higher yields than government bonds. After-Fee Yield : 2.2%.
: Heavy investment in asset-backed bonds and private mortgages. 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
: 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 : A standout performer as default rates fell
: A top pick due to its "unconstrained" nature, allowing it to navigate rising rates. Yield : 2.4% at the time of recommendation.
ICBC, biggest bank in the world issues certified green - Climate Bonds : Heavy investment in asset-backed bonds and private
: Both domestic and foreign high-yield subsets outperformed broader markets due to higher starting yields.