Ram Ahluwalia, CEO of Lumida Wealth, is advising investors to shift away from bonds toward utilities and financials, which he describes as low-leverage bond substitutes. Utilities combine predictable cash flows with structural exposure to AI-driven electricity demand, while banks benefit from expanding net interest margins and a recovery in IPO activity. Long-term bond yields remain under sustained upward pressure, as illustrated by India’s 10-year rate at approximately 7.18%, making these sectors relatively more attractive. This strategy challenges traditional portfolio allocation that assigns a protective role to fixed income.
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