17.1 Hypothetical Bond Portfolios and Strategies

In this section

• Constructing Bond Portfolios for Different Investment Objectives
  Learn how to align bond portfolios with specific investment objectives such as income generation, capital preservation, and total return. Understand the influence of factors like investment horizon, risk tolerance, and tax considerations on portfolio construction.
• Evaluating Performance Under Various Scenarios
  Learn how to evaluate bond portfolio performance using historical data, hypothetical market scenarios, stress testing, scenario analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations. Understand the impact of interest rate changes, economic downturns, and credit events on fixed income investments.