Two Sides of FI

What Should We Do With Bonds and Cash in a Crazy Market?

Apr 27, 2025
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INSIGHT

Characteristics of Diversifying Assets

  • A good diversifying asset should have low correlation to equities, maintain liquidity, and perform well in downturns.
  • This helps reduce drawdowns in bear markets and acts as a hedge in risk-off environments.
ANECDOTE

Selling Bonds Amid Bear Market

  • Jason sold bonds during the 2022-2023 bear market instead of equities to preserve his equity holdings.
  • He also took advantage of tax loss harvesting, which eased the discomfort of selling bonds at a loss.
ADVICE

Optimal Bond Asset Location

  • Place the bulk of your bond holdings in tax-deferred accounts to avoid ordinary income taxes on interest.
  • Holding bonds in taxable accounts enables tax loss harvesting but may be less tax-efficient overall.
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