- Market commentary
- Why hold bonds
- How to recognize phishing/spam emails
- What’s happening
IFS Insights
Dear Friends,
Spring is upon us, and it is fun to see flowers popping up from the ground and new growth all around us. We are always grateful for the hope that comes with the new season. 
The first quarter of 2022 is in the books! We’ve included a link to a quarterly economic summary and a reminder of the benefits of holding bonds in investment portfolios. Due to the spike in interest rates, most bonds and bond funds have experienced negative returns in the near term, but we continue to believe in the longer-term merits of bonds. And ultimately, we will reap the benefits of higher yields on bonds as interest rates rise.
We also included a few ideas for fun activities in the area for our Portland clients.
Thank you for the continued privilege of partnering with you on your financial journey,
The IFS Team
Why Hold Bonds
First, bonds are less volatile in the short term and fluctuate much less than stocks.
Second, bonds provide ballast for a portfolio. The correlation between stock and bond returns has been mainly negative. In other words, when one goes up, the other tends to go down, and vice versa.
As a result, you get a smoother investment ride.
How to recognize phishing/spam emails
Read more below for practical tips for recognizing spam/phishing emails and what to do if you suspect phishing.
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