Guía práctica
Qué es un bono
Con un bono prestas dinero a cambio de estructura, intereses y cierta estabilidad.
Puntos clave
- Cupón y vencimiento
- Riesgo de emisor
- Los tipos mueven precios
- Puede estabilizar cartera
The basic logic
A bond is a loan: you are the creditor, the issuer is the debtor.
You receive periodic interest (coupon) and, if all goes well, the capital back at maturity.
Why the price rises and falls
When market rates rise, many existing bonds become less attractive and their price tends to fall.
When rates fall, the mechanism works in the opposite direction.
How to use bonds in a retail portfolio
They mainly reduce overall swings; they are not magic return generators.
For long-term investors, the bond allocation can be a psychological cushion as well as a financial one.
Qué hacer ahora
Define how much calm you want during drawdowns: that answer helps determine your bond allocation.