“The Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in early 2022 to combat the rising tide of inflation…Not since the early 80s have we seen such a rapid rise in rates.” How can investors adjust to this shifting landscape? Arnerich Massena Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer Bryan Shipley, CFA, CAIA, offers some ideas in “Bonds are Back: Investing in a Higher Interest Rate Environment,” featured in the Portland Business Journal Money Guide this July.

“As investors navigate this new high interest rate environment, this may be a good time to revisit your bond portfolio,” he suggests. “Bonds are an often overlooked asset class which offer a number of worthwhile benefits.” Bonds are a diversifier, can preserve capital, can generate income, and protect against potential inflation. Shipley describes some strategies for thoughtfully increasing bond exposure.

You can see the full Portland Business Journal Money Guide in the July 14 print issue of the paper, or access it in the digital edition (p. 15) at

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/digital-edition?issue_id=38582&loc=pcmod (may require a subscription to view).