Japanese Bond ETF Investing 101 (JGBD, JGBS, JGBL, JGBT)
Eric Dutram: The European crisis is raising concerns and the threats of yet another recession is looming large in the U.S. even with better-than-expected job growth levels as of late. Naturally, investors are putting their money in assets perceived as “safe haven”, and these include the Japanese bonds (Read: Forget European Woes with These Three Country ETFs).
Though the yields are at a nine-year low, Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) are gaining immense popularity due to large inflows from the household and corporate sectors (Read: Forget About Low Rates With These Three Bond ETFs). With a large pool of domestic savings –– nearly $15 trillion –– and the majority of JGB having domestic ownership, the stability of the securities is unmatched in the developed world.