“Being Too Prudent Is Actually Reckless”: Cramer as the Safe Bond Fund Loses Money Over 5 Years

"Being Too Prudent Is Actually Reckless": Cramer as the Safe Bond Fund Loses Money Over 5 Years

Jim Cramer told a caller that playing it safe with bonds can be the most dangerous move a young investor makes, and five years of market data back him up in a way that is genuinely uncomfortable to look at.

“Being Too Prudent Is Actually Reckless”: Cramer as the Safe Bond Fund Loses Money Over 5 Years

Quick Read AGG trades near $97 and has lost 17% in price over five years as the Fed’s rate hikes crushed older bond prices. SPY surged 70% over the same five years, while BND tracked AGG’s losses in a category-wide underperformance versus equities. Cramer argues excessive bond caution is reckless for young investors, who can […]