Rising rates and inflation acted as a wrecking ball to investment portfolios in 2022. U.S. equities and investment-grade fixed income witnessed double-digit declines, leaving investors scrambling for protection.
Money market allocations hedged investors from tumbling equity markets last year and for the first time in a long time, generated considerable interest income. While cash-like investments offer liquidity and risk management, they do have some drawbacks. What other options do investors have?