Late for the party?
Despite dwindling returns, private investors have been snapping up corporate bonds with an appetite that shows no signs of flagging. Caroline Allen finds out whether or not they have missed the boat
“Why are private investors so dumb?” demands one exasperated internet chat room correspondent. “They are the best contra-indicator around.” Relentlessly buying on past performance, despite disclaimers on every product, they come late to every party and soon get ejected, often much the poorer. Is their judgment really so very bad? Maybe they are badly advised, or are they simply victims of ruthless
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