Special Report

Does Staying At Home Pay? - Evaluating The Track Record Of Home Bias In Bonds And Equities

18 Jul 2025

by Xiaoli Tang, Associate Strategist

Our latest report analyzes home bias in bonds and equities across 15 countries. The verdict?

Hedged international bonds outperform domestic peers, especially during high inflation. In equities, even top markets like the US have had multi-year periods of underperformance. Allocators should leave patriotism aside when running their portfolios.

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