Dynamic bond funds: Outsource duration investment bets to fund managers
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Business Standard
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As hopes of an early rate cut faded in late 2024, this article explains how dynamic bond funds let fund managers change portfolio duration depending on expected rate moves. It covers the case for these funds, doubts over managers' ability to read rate direction, credit risk concerns and alternatives such as a barbell mix.
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Dynamic bond funds: Outsource duration investment bets to fund managers