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Q: What type of bond funds are best to invest in right now? Long term duration or short term, funds or can I buy individual bonds? Could you make recommendations for investing in todays market for the bond side of portfolio. I would prefer to make a 4-5% dividend but don't know if that is possible. Thank you!

Asked by Pat on May 06, 2025

5i Research Answer:

In the current market, with the amount of uncertainty and the prospects for weaker inflation...

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