Rethinking the 60/40 Strategy: BofA Suggests Commodities as the New Fixed Income

Bank of America strategists are recommending investors consider replacing bonds with commodities in the traditional 60/40 investment strategy. They argue that commodities may offer better returns in a high-inflation environment, with annualized returns of 10-14% since the decade’s start, compared to significant losses in 30-year US Treasuries. The strategists believe a long-term commodity bull market is beginning, driven by factors like debt, demographics, and inflationary policies. However, they still view bonds as the best hedge against a potential economic hard landing in the US.