Administration February 6, 2005

Survey: Many Still Bewildered By Bonds

June 26, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Many investors are still apparently clueless when it comes to the relationship between interest rates and the value of bond investments, according to a new poll.
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A survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of ProFund Advisors LLC found that 65% of respondents weren’t aware that rising rates generally hurt the value of bond investments. Only 35% said they believe the value of bond investments decreases when rates rise – up slightly from 30% in mid-2002. 27% said they believe the value of bond investments increases when rates rise, and the remaining 37% either said they didn’t know the impact or that they believe the value of bond investments stays about the same.

Meanwhile 57% of respondents who identified themselves as investors believe that interest rates will go up over the next two years, while only 6% believe rates will go down.

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