What’s next for bonds in 2023? – Expert views from HL’s fund managers

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Following the interest rate hike last week from the Bank of England, HL Fund Managers Richard Troue and David Smith share their outlook on what’s next for bond markets.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

27 June 2023

Bond markets often play second fiddle to stock markets, despite them being much bigger. Bonds don’t get talked about as much in the press.

They’re not hot topics at dinner parties, and we expect conversations between friends on the next ‘hot bond’ are rare.

There’s a good reason for this. Most of the time bonds are boring.

They’re issued, they pay some income, then they mature and give investors their money back as promised. They’re not supposed to be much more exciting than that.

But here’s why bonds are getting more interesting and why we think investors should be paying attention.

What are bonds and why do they matter?

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you,