In that case, you might look to a multisector bond fund that invests in many markets, such as lower-rated "junk" debt and foreign bonds, in search of higher yields.

WSJ: Face Your (Investment) Fears

With all the hysterical talk about slowing takeovers with legislation, about curbing the spread of junk bond acquisitions and foreign buying of U.S. assets, few people seem aware that our current tax code--passed by Congress and approved in general by the business community--provides a huge bounty to people whether Americans or foreigners, who want to take over companies.

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Past QE rounds have therefore led to higher risk taking in equities, junk bonds, commodities and foreign currencies as a hedge against inflation.

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