Barbell
A bond investment strategy that concentrates holdings in both very short-term and extremely long-term maturities. This is also known as the "dumbbell" or "barbelling." Investopedia Says:
The shape that appears when charting the strategy on a timeline looks like a barbell (dumbbell). The reasoning behind this strategy is that it allows one portion of the portfolio to achieve high yields while the other portion minimizes risk. Related Terms:
Bond
Bond Ladder
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