Belgium Bond

Belgium bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets... Belgium bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in the Belgian government and corporate debt. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the Euro. Depending on their mandate, a Belgium Bond Mutual Fund or ETF may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. As of 2024, IMF data shows that nonfinancial corporations are the largest issuers of debt in Belgium, at 135% of GDP. Government debt, meanwhile, represents 105% of GDP. Investors purchase these securities to get both capital growth and income. The risk of each fund will vary, in part due to the duration of the bonds they own, as well as the credit quality of the issuer. Last Updated: 01/13/2025 View more View less

Belgium bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in the Belgian government and corporate debt. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or... Belgium bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in the Belgian government and corporate debt. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the Euro. Depending on their mandate, a Belgium Bond Mutual Fund or ETF may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. As of 2024, IMF data shows that nonfinancial corporations are the largest issuers of debt in Belgium, at 135% of GDP. Government debt, meanwhile, represents 105% of GDP. Investors purchase these securities to get both capital growth and income. The risk of each fund will vary, in part due to the duration of the bonds they own, as well as the credit quality of the issuer. Last Updated: 01/13/2025 View more View less