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Global Government Bonds: BlackRock Expert Reveals Strategy to Boost Income and Reduce Volatility

BlackRock’s Tom Becker advocates for diversifying into global government bonds to enhance portfolio income while reducing volatility. The iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active ETF offers 2.56% yield with currency risk management. International diversification helps offset country-specific economic shocks.

Investors seeking to boost income while reducing portfolio volatility should consider global government bonds according to BlackRock fund manager Tom Becker. While many investors venture into international equities, most remain US-focused for fixed income, missing significant diversification benefits and yield opportunities. Becker, portfolio manager for the iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active ETF (GGOV), emphasizes that global sovereign debt exposure provides crucial ballast against domestic economic cycles and interest rate fluctuations.

Why Global Bond Diversification Matters