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Ken Johnson
Ken Johnson
Head of US Relationship Management
January 31, 2025 • 1 min read

The Importance of Income (Video)

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In a recent video, Ken Johnson comments on the importance of income and the potential benefits of owning bonds in a rising interest rate environment. This video is part of our 60 Seconds series, featured on YouTube, where Loomis Sayles investment experts discuss market insights, portfolio positioning and macro commentary.  

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Fixed income securities may carry one or more of the following risks: credit, interest rate (as interest rates rise bond prices usually fall), inflation and liquidity. The value of an investment will fluctuate over time and you may gain or lose money.

Author

Ken Johnson
Ken Johnson
Head of US Relationship Management

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