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The Role of Fixed Income as a Diversifier has Changed

June 2026
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Historically, when equity markets experienced a drawdown of -3% or greater, fixed income moved in a different (positive) direction. In the post-COVID market environment, however, fixed income has begun to move in tandem with equities, diminishing the diversification benefit it provides.

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Key Takeaways
The investment landscape has changed and the role of fixed income as a diversifier in a portfolio has diminished.
In the post-COVID environment, fixed income has been positive only twice during the 14 occurrences when equity markets had a monthly drawdown of -3% or greater.
It is time to look to other sources for diversification, including strategies with low correlation to both equities and fixed income.