BlackRock recommends HALO assets and securitized bonds for yield
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Updated · CNBC · May 1
BlackRock recommends HALO assets and securitized bonds for yield
13 articles · Updated · CNBC · May 1
Chief strategist Gargi Chaudhuri said investors should focus on zero- to six-year maturities as 10-year Treasury yields near 4.35% and WTI crude trades around $102 a barrel.
BlackRock said heavy assets with low obsolescence and bonds tied to the real economy may better withstand AI disruption, inflation worries and volatility linked to the Iran war.
It highlighted commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities and some asset-backed securities, arguing they can provide portfolio income through exposure to underlying property or consumer loans.
With traditional stock-bond diversification breaking down, what new strategies can investors use to manage risk in a world shaped by AI and geopolitical shocks?
Could investing in 'HALO' assets and short-duration bonds truly shield portfolios if AI accelerates both economic growth and obsolescence risks?
How might the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers and their environmental impact reshape the future of real asset and infrastructure investments?