The Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Investing In Bonds

Swiss Banking Lawyers Podcast

There is a revival for investing in bonds. Many investors are reconsidering bonds. What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when investing in bonds? This podcast episode is an exclusive interview with Helge Müller, the Chief Investment Officer of Geneve Invest, a Swiss asset management company based in Geneva. He is one of the best experts in investing in bonds. He makes the best portfolios with corporate bonds. He achieved excellent results for our clients based on a well-structured bond portfolio. He takes between 50 and 200 corporate bonds to ensure proper diversification. He is doing his homework with field research. He is visiting the companies issuing bonds. He intentionally is not relying on ratings issued by rating agencies. He likes corporate bonds of companies without a rating at all. I know that his strategies are successful. I never lost a single client with Helge. That's the best evidence that he is taking his homework seriously. You will learn how to invest in bonds. A very strong diversification is key. Let's assume you have 50 corporate bonds. If one company goes bust, you lose 2% only. Check the video for avoiding typical mistakes of investing in bonds. 00:00 Introduction of Helge Müller from Geneve Invest, Geneva, Switzerland 01:16 What are the most common mistakes of investing in bonds? 02:55 Do not go for high yields. 04:29 Invest in safe currencies. 04:52 What are the ratings of good corporate bonds? 07:13 What are the dangers of chasing high yield? 08:55 What are the most common mistakes of rating agencies? 10:52 How many corporate bonds do you have on your list? 12:27 How many corporate bonds do you have in the portfolio of your clients? 13:19 How important are the fees for investing in the bond market? Learn more at https://swiss-banking-lawyers.com This is a podcast by Caputo & Partners AG, Zurich, Switzerland.