Long-duration bond funds: Is it time to dump them?

Jun 2, 2026 | 11:23 IST

Before the war began, bond markets globally were still hopeful of rate cuts by central banks. The length of the disruption has forced a rethink among investors and fund managers alike

Bond yields are starkly reflecting the chaos and uncertainty around the world. The yield on the 30-year US treasury bond recently jumped to 5.2%, its highest since 2007.

In India, the yield on the benchmark 10-year govt bond has risen from 6.6% to 7% in three months.

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Long-duration bond funds: Is it time to dump them?

Before the war began, bond markets globally were still hopeful of rate cuts by central banks. The length of the disruption has forced a rethink among investors and fund managers alike

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Long-duration bond funds: Is it time to dump them?

Before the war began, bond markets globally were still hopeful of rate cuts by central banks. The length of the disruption has forced a rethink among investors and fund managers alike

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