The MSCI World Index added 1.2% on global growth optimism, showcasing balanced investing’s cross-border relevance. Emerging markets rose on currency stability, while developed markets benefited from strong retail sales, suggesting a synchronized economic expansion. Want an extra $1,300,000 when you retire? Dave Ramsey says this 7-step plan ‘works every single time’ to kill debt, get rich in America — and that ‘anyone’ can do it Balanced funds are popular with investors who are looking for a combination of growth and income from their portfolio. These ETFs and mutual funds hold a combination of stocks and bonds and tend to be less volatile than funds that only hold stocks. Global bond yields remain range-bound, boosting balanced investing strategies that pair equities with Treasuries. The correlation shift to -0.35 between stocks and bonds underscores the defensive protection fixed income brings to growth-heavy portfolios.