The basics of fixed income & how to invest in it | Blossom

<p>We talk about the need to diversify your portfolio at Get Started Investing. This episode, Bryce and Alec talk to founder and Chief Investment Officer at Fortlake Asset Management, Dr Christian Baylis. With a PhD in Econometrics, Christian has previously worked at UBS and the Reserve Bank of Australia and charged with managing <a href="https://blossomapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Blossom Fund</a>. Together they talk about why you should invest in fixed income, what role it plays in a diversified portfolio, and the process Christian goes through to assess a fixed income investment. Then, later in the episode, Bryce and Alec talk to Gaby Rosenberg, the co-founder of <a href="https://blossomapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blossom</a>, the brand new micro-app, and she talks to the guys about the problem <a href="https://blossomapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blossom</a> is solving.</p><br><p>Order the book on <a href="http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vn2drL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3dkncW2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> now.&nbsp;</p><p>If you want to let Alec or Bryce know what you think of an episode, contact them <a href="mailto:contact@equitymates.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure you don't miss anything about Equity Mates - sign up to our <a href="https://equitymates.com/email%20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">email list</a> here.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Want more Equity Mates? Come to our<a href="https://equitymates.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> website</a> and explore! You’ll find information on our full network of shows, including our Equity Mates Investing Podcast, book recommendations, blogs, news, and more.&nbsp;</p><br><p>*****</p><br><p><strong>This episode contained sponsored content from </strong><a href="https://blossomapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Blossom</str