High-yield bond investors need a tolerance for risk and the patience to withstand periodic market slumps or unexpected events that have a negative impact on individual topics. In addition to risk tolerance, you will need access to information or professional guidance on how to select and monitor specific problems. Some techniques to reduce the specific risks of this market are:
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Diversification across issuers and industry segments
You shouldn't put all of your assets in one high yield bond. By distributing money between multiple issuers and industries, the risk of price drops or defaults due to industry-specific situations / circumstances can be reduced.
Adjustment of the portfolios to economic and market cycles
One of the best times to own High yield bonds is the expansion phase of a business cycle in which financial measures rise along with consumer confidence. The worst time is during a recession, when financial policies deteriorate and investors are increasingly concerned about holding higher-risk securities.
Monitor rating agencies
consequences The publications of the rating agencies that may indicate market disruptions. Agencies often place the company on a “credit watch” list prior to downgrading an issuer's rating.
Monitor corporate and industry news
You should closely follow an industry or an issuer - just like you would follow stocks - to anticipate factors that could affect the creditworthiness or price of a bond.